eclipse vs hide

eclipse

verb
  • To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than. 

  • Of astronomical or atmospheric bodies, to cause an eclipse. 

  • To undergo eclipsis. 

noun
  • An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter. 

  • Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object. 

  • A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance. 

  • Obscurity, decline, downfall. 

hide

verb
  • To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight. 

  • To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight. 

  • To beat with a whip made from hide. 

noun
  • A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway. 

  • The skin of an animal. 

  • (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them. 

  • One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril. 

  • A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes. 

  • A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents. 

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