Moonshine (Noun)
Meaning 1
The light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The night was bathed in moonshine, making it impossible for the smugglers to move undetected.
- Under the moonshine, the rolling hills seemed to stretch on forever, a silver glow illuminating the landscape.
- The old saying went that moonshine was the smuggler's enemy, and tonight was no exception as the bright light made it impossible to sneak past the guards.
- The Moon was so full that its moonshine was bright enough to read by, and she sat on the porch, devouring her favorite book.
- Despite the danger, the crew decided to set sail in the dead of night, but the moonshine was so intense that it seemed like daylight, making stealth impossible.
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Meaning 2
Whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.