crescent

• Descreve algo que tem a forma de uma lua crescente ou de uma linha curva que se estreita até as pontas; também pode se referir a algo que está aumentando ou crescendo.

Describes something shaped like the curve of a new moon; often used to describe a curved shape that tapers to a point at each end.

1. Shaped like a crescentB1formal

   Having the shape of a crescent moon; curved and tapering to a point at each end.

   Crescente

   • The crescent moon hung low in the sky.
   • She wore a crescent-shaped pendant around her neck.
   • The garden had a crescent path lined with flowers.

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• Substantivo que designa uma forma curva e afilada nas pontas, semelhante a uma foice; é frequentemente usado para descrever a fase da Lua em que menos da metade da superfície iluminada é visível. Também pode se referir a qualquer objeto ou símbolo com esse formato.

A noun referring to a curved, sickle-like shape, often used to describe the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated.

1. Moon shapeA2formal

   The curved shape of the moon when it is less than half illuminated, resembling a curved sickle.

   Lua crescente

   • A thin crescent moon appeared in the evening sky.
   • The crescent is the first phase of the moon after the new moon.
   • We could see the crescent clearly against the dark sky.

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2. Curved objectB1formal

   Any object or shape that resembles the curve of a crescent moon.

   Objeto curvo

   • The bakery sells crescent-shaped pastries called croissants.
   • The street was built in a crescent around the park.
   • She wore a necklace with a small crescent pendant.

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3. B1formal

   A symbol representing the crescent moon, often used in flags or as a religious symbol.

   Lua crescente

   • The crescent and star are symbols on many national flags.
   • The crescent is an important symbol in Islamic culture.
   • The flag features a white crescent on a green background.