daylight vs shade

daylight

noun
  • A light source that simulates daylight. 

  • The period of time between sunrise and sunset. 

  • A clear, open space. 

  • Emotional or psychological distance between people, or disagreement. 

  • Exposure to public scrutiny. 

  • The intensity distribution of light over the visible spectrum generated by the Sun under various conditions or by other light sources intended to simulate natural daylight. 

  • The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source. 

  • Daybreak. 

  • The gap between the top of a drinking-glass and the level of drink it is filled with. 

  • The space between platens on a press or similar machinery. 

verb
  • To expose to daylight 

  • To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows. 

  • To allow light in, as by opening drapes. 

  • To gain exposure to the open. 

  • To run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally. 

shade

noun
  • A cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade. 

  • Something that blocks light, particularly in a window. 

  • A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint). 

  • An aspect that is reminiscent of something. 

  • A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning 

  • A ghost or specter; a spirit. 

  • A subtle variation in a concept. 

  • A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry. 

  • Subtle insults. 

  • A candle-shade. 

  • Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. 

verb
  • To shield (someone or something) from light. 

  • To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible. 

  • To alter slightly. 

  • To move slightly from one's normal fielding position. 

  • To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color. 

  • To darken, particularly in drawing. 

  • To surpass by a narrow margin. 

  • To throw shade, to subtly insult someone. 

  • To shield oneself from light. 

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