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Saucer (Noun)

Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate; "the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky".

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

A halo of light formed a saucer above the head of the saint in the painting.
The gleaming moon rose slowly in the horizon like a silver saucer.
A flying saucer UFO was reported in the news to have landed in a nearby field.
The radar image depicted a featureless disk with a central peak resembling a saucer.
Staring into the vast desert night, the satellite appeared as a tiny saucer suspended in the dark canvas above.

Directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The satellite dish is actually a type of saucer that helps receive television and radio signals from space.
Astronomers use large saucers to capture faint signals from distant stars and galaxies.
The company's new product is a portable saucer that can transmit microwave energy wirelessly over short distances.
To improve reception, he mounted a small saucer on the roof of his house, pointing it towards the nearest cell tower.
The engineers designed a massive saucer to collect radio waves from the cosmic microwave background radiation.

A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She carefully placed the delicate teacup onto its matching saucer.
The saucer was decorated with intricate patterns and colors that matched the plate.
He set the coffee cup down onto the saucer, trying not to spill a drop.
The antique saucer was a prized possession, passed down through generations of her family.
She gently lifted the saucer and cup together, careful not to rattle them.

A disk used in throwing competitions.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The athlete carefully gripped the saucer, feeling its weight and balance before launching it down the field.
In the discus throw event, the saucer was made of heavy metal and had a rough texture for better grip.
The crowd gasped as the saucer soared through the air, spinning rapidly before landing with a thud.
The coach instructed the young athlete to focus on her technique, making sure to release the saucer at the optimal angle.
After years of practice, the thrower had developed a consistent form, and her saucer consistently landed within the designated throwing area.