partial eclipse

noun

1. an eclipse, esp of the sun, in which the body is only partially hidden Compare total eclipse annular eclipse

partial eclipse

1. An eclipse in which only part of the surface of a celestial object is obscured.
2. See more at eclipse

Example Sentences

The partial eclipse was so singular that it arrested the attention of Inez, who uttered the exclamation 14 we have recorded.

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A partial eclipse of the sun will always occur about a fortnight before or after a total eclipse of the moon.

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In short, her habitual self-confidence suffered partial eclipse.

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The partial eclipse of the Sun of May 30, 1612, is recorded to have been seen “through a tube.”

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Most of us have had an opportunity of seeing a partial eclipse, probably more than once; but few have seen a total eclipse.

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