Half-moon (Noun)
Meaning 1
The time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The sailboat rode the gentle waves under the soft light of the half-moon.
- A half-moon hung low in the western sky as the sun began to rise.
- The hikers used the half-moon to navigate through the dense forest.
- The half-moon cast an eerie glow over the deserted beach.
- The astronomer waited patiently for the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
Meaning 2
The crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the half-moon at the base of her patient's fingernail for any signs of nail disease.
- As I trimmed my nails, I noticed a stain developing in the half-moon area.
- The half-moon on my pinky finger was slightly damaged from biting my nails.
- The dermatologist applied a cream to the half-moon area to treat the fungal infection.
- A healthy half-moon at the base of the nail is usually a sign of good overall nail health.