eclipse
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
An event in which one heavenly body, such as the moon, blocks the light of another, such as the sun.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Thousands of people gathered to watch the solar _____ through special glasses."
Answer: eclipse
In your own words, what does "eclipse" mean?
An event in which one heavenly body, such as the moon, blocks the light of another, such as the sun.
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