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crescent Definition and Meaning in English (crescent definition)

noun
Synonyms:sicklecurve
Quick Answer • Definition

Crescent definition: A curved shape that is wider in the middle and tapers to a point at each end, resembling the moon in its first or last quarter.

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Definitions of Crescent

  1. 1noun

    A curved shape that is wider in the middle and tapers to a point at each end, resembling the moon in its first or last quarter.

  2. 2adjective

    Having the shape of a crescent.

Example Sentences

“The new moon appeared as a thin crescent in the night sky.”

“She wore a necklace with a small crescent pendant.”

“The baker shaped the dough into a crescent roll.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivecrescent-shaped
adjectivecrescentic

Frequently Asked Questions: Crescent in English

What is the meaning of Crescent in English?▼
Crescent definition: A curved shape that is wider in the middle and tapers to a point at each end, resembling the moon in its first or last quarter.
How do you translate 'Crescent' to English?▼
'Crescent' translates to 'crescent' in English. Crescent definition: A curved shape that is wider in the middle and tapers to a point at each end, resembling the moon in its first or last quarter.
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