shadow
/ˈʃædəʊ̯/
A dark image projected onto a surface where light is blocked by the shade of an object; Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity
- plural
- shadows
Meanings
- 1
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object
Tom was hiding in the shadows.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
The tree cast a long shadow.
Tatoeba · Swift · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity
- 3
An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight)
- 4
A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water
- 5
That which looms as though a shadowrare
- 6
A small degree; a shaderare
- 7
An imperfect and faint representationrare
- 8
A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officerrare
- 9
One who secretly or furtively follows anotherrare
- 10
An inseparable companionrare