crescents
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Curved shapes that taper to points at both ends, like the moon in its early or late phases.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The children cut the paper into _____ to decorate the classroom for the festival."
Answer: crescents
In your own words, what does "crescents" mean?
Curved shapes that taper to points at both ends, like the moon in its early or late phases.
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