lunar

adj. related to the moon or its appearance.

adj. pertaining to the Earth's moon, its physical characteristics, or its orbital cycles.

“The lunar surface is covered in craters and grey dust.”

“The lunar cycle significantly influences tidal patterns across the globe, a phenomenon that has been studied by navigators for centuries.”

adj. related to travelling to the moon or studying it.

adj. pertaining to space travel between Earth and the moon, or the scientific exploration of the moon.

“The astronauts collected many lunar rocks to bring back to Earth.”

“The success of the lunar landing in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in human history and technological achievement.”

adj. shaped like a crescent moon.

adj. having a shape that resembles a crescent moon; lunate.

“The artist decorated the bowl with small lunar patterns.”

“The architect incorporated several lunar curves into the building's facade to soften its otherwise sharp, modern edges.”

Formal

n. a small bone in your wrist that is shaped like a half-moon.

n. the middle bone of the proximal series of the carpus in the human wrist.

“The doctor checked the lunar bone for any signs of a fracture.”

“A fracture of the lunar bone often requires specialised imaging to ensure the joint remains stable during the healing process.”

Technical

n. a measurement of the distance between the moon and a star used to find a ship's position.

n. an observation of the angular distance between the moon and another celestial body, used to determine longitude at sea.

“The sailor took a lunar to check the ship's position.”

“Before the invention of the marine chronometer, taking a lunar was the primary method for determining longitude during long ocean voyages.”

Archaic · Technical