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moon

Definition

  • noun: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
  • noun: the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29
  • verb: to bend over and show your bare buttocks to someone as a rude joke or insult
  • verb: to spend in idle reverie
  • usually used with 'the'
  • synonyms: moon, hekate, luna

Examples

  • The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not 'asking for the moon'.

  • The 'moon' isn't out tonight. = There's no 'moon' tonight. [=the moon cannot be seen tonight]

  • the first 'moon' [='lunar'] landing [=the first time people landed a spacecraft on the moon]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Perhaps we could create a name for him. Something to drive fear into the populace. Maybe Locksley the Lethal or Wreaking Robin. I want him dead by the full moon, before the barons come back. Now, sew! And keep the stitches small. He's not here. Where's your mate, (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) Men! On horses. In masks. We tried to stop them! My son...is dead! Master, stay. There is an evil moon tonight. Never fear, Duncan. Good will overcome. Trust in that. I'm sorry, my lord. I had no choice. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves