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Definition of Shadow
Shad´ow Pronunciation: shăd´ô | n. | 1. | Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the rays of light; as, the shadow of a man, of a tree, or of a tower. See the Note under Shade, n., 1. | | 2. | Darkness; shade; obscurity. | | 3. | A shaded place; shelter; protection; security. | | 4. | A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water. | | 5. | That which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower. | | 6. | A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom. | | 7. | An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type. | | 8. | A small degree; a shade. | | 9. | An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited. | | v. t. | 1. | To cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity. | | 2. | To conceal; to hide; to screen. | | 3. | To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud. | | 4. | To mark with gradations of light or color; to shade. | | 5. | To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically. | | 6. | To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over. | | 7. | To attend as closely as a shadow; to follow and watch closely, especially in a secret or unobserved manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal. |
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