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The total or partial obstruction of the sun, moon, or planet by another heavenly body.

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  • Our family drove up to the observatory last night to view the spectacular lunar eclipse.
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  • To the Huichols, an eclipse is the symbol of a new era.
  • For Hindus, an eclipse is not only an astronomical event.
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  • Her report explaining the "ellipse" (a mathematical curve) managed to "eclipse" (overpower) the work of the others, although it contained an "ellipsis" (an omission of words; plural: "ellipses").
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