MOON
/muːn/
6
Scrabble
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WWF
M(3) O(1) O(1) N(1)
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Definition
/muːn/
proper noun
- The Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
- The god of the Moon in Heathenry.
- A surname.
noun
- (by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.“That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!”
- A month, particularly a lunar month.“They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.”
- A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.“The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.”
verb
- To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.“It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.”
- (usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.“Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.”
- To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.
Source: Wiktionary
