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)
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