crescent
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹɛsənt// UK //kɹˈɛsənt// cres·cent
n. a curved shape that is wide in the middle and pointed at the ends, like the moon in its first or last quarter.
n. a shape resembling the curved sliver of the moon in its first or last quarter. Often refers to the symbolic representation of this shape in heraldry or national flags.
The moon was a thin crescent in the night sky.
The baker carefully shaped the dough into a crescent before placing it in the oven.
The national flag prominently features a white crescent and star against a deep red background, symbols deeply rooted in the region's historical identity.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'crescent moon' or 'crescent wrench'.