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HALF-MOON Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word half-moon. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word half-moon. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HALF-MOON

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lunula
nounn
noun

• the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

• a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age

arc
verb, nounv, n
noun

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• a continuous portion of a circle

• something curved in shape

verb

• form an arch or curve

crescent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

adjective satellite

• resembling the new moon in shape

gibbous
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

• (used of the moon) more than half full

semicircle
nounn
noun

• a plane figure with the shape of half a circle

sickle
nounn
noun

• an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

lunule
nounn
noun

• the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

Best Hypernyms For HALF-MOON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for half-moon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
area region
Phrases (1)
phase of the moon

Alternatives for LUNULA

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