CELESTIAL BODY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase celestial body. (close relations)
Definition of CELESTIAL BODY
Best Alternative Words for CELESTIAL BODY
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asteroid | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) adjective satellite • shaped like a star | ||||||||
comet | nounn | |||||||
noun • (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit | ||||||||
meteor | nounn | |||||||
noun • (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere • a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode | ||||||||
moon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the natural satellite of the Earth • the natural satellite of the Earth • any object resembling a moon • the light of the Moon • United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920) • the period between successive new moons (29.531 days) • any natural satellite of a planet verb • have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake • be idle in a listless or dreamy way • expose one's buttocks to | ||||||||
planet | nounn | |||||||
noun • (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction • a person who follows or serves another • any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star | ||||||||
satellite | nounn | |||||||
noun • man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon • a person who follows or serves another • any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star adjective satellite • surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power verb • broadcast or disseminate via satellite | ||||||||
star | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field • any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night • an actor who plays a principal role • a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem • a performer who receives prominent billing • a star-shaped character * used in printing • the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub adjective satellite • indicating the most important performer or role verb • feature as the star • be the star in a performance • mark with an asterisk | ||||||||
heavenly body | nounn | |||||||
noun • natural objects visible in the sky |