What does crescent mean?

Q: What does crescent mean?

n. A shape like a thin, curved slice of pie, wider in the middle and narrower at the ends.; A street that curves around in a smooth arc, often with buildings along it.; A symbol that looks like a curved shape, often used to represent Islam.

crescent

🇺🇸 /ˈkresnt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkresnt/

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noun

A shape like a thin, curved slice of pie, wider in the middle and narrower at the ends.

The sky displayed a beautiful crescent moon tonight.

A street that curves around in a smooth arc, often with buildings along it.

I live at number 7 on the crescent-shaped street.

A symbol that looks like a curved shape, often used to represent Islam.

The crescent is a symbol of peace and harmony in many cultures.

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A shape like a thin, curved slice of pie, wider in the middle and narrower at the ends.; A street that curves around in a smooth arc, often with buildings along it.; A symbol that looks like a curved shape, often used to represent Islam.

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Plural crescents