ALL meanings of crescent
cres·cent
C c - countable noun crescent A crescent is a curved shape that is wider in the middle than at its ends, like the shape of the moon during its first and last quarters. It is the most important symbol of the Islamic faith. 3
- countable noun crescent Crescent is sometimes used as part of the name of a street or row of houses that is usually built in a curve. 3
- noun crescent the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters 3
- noun crescent any shape or object resembling this 3
- noun crescent a crescent-shaped street, often lined with houses of the same style 3
- noun crescent (capital when part of a name) 3
- noun crescent a crescent moon, used as the cadency mark of a second son 3
- adjective crescent increasing or growing 3
- noun crescent a phase of a planet or a moon, when it appears to have one concave edge and one convex edge; esp., of the moon just after new moon (waxing crescent) or just before new moon (waning crescent) 3
- noun crescent a figure of or like the moon in either of these phases 3
- noun crescent anything shaped more or less like this 3
- noun crescent a curved roll or bun 3
- noun crescent a residential street or part of a street 3
- noun crescent Turkish or Muslim power 3
- adjective crescent increasing; growing 3
- adjective crescent shaped like a crescent 3
- noun crescent a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. 1
- noun crescent something, as a roll or cookie, having this shape. 1
- noun crescent Astronomy. the figure of the moon in its first or last quarter, resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. the similar figure of Mercury and Venus on either side of inferior conjunction, when seen through a telescope. 1
- noun crescent the emblem of Turkey or of Islam. 1
- noun crescent the power, religion, or civilization of Turkey or of Islam. 1
- noun crescent Also called Chinese crescent, Chinese pavilion, jingling Johnny, pavillon Chinois, Turkish crescent. a musical percussion instrument of Turkish origin, consisting of a pole bearing a crescent-shaped metal plate, topped with a pavillon, and hung with small bells. 1
- noun crescent Chiefly British. a curved street, often having solid façades of unified architectural design. the curve or curved portion of a street. 1
- noun crescent Heraldry. a representation of a crescent moon, horns upward unless otherwise specified, used as the cadency mark of a second son. 1
- adjective crescent shaped like a crescent. 1
- adjective crescent increasing; growing. 1
- noun crescent The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points. 1
- abbreviation CRESCENT crescent-shaped 1
- noun crescent quarter moon 1
- noun crescent curved street 1
- noun crescent Something shaped like a crescent, especially. 0
- noun crescent (Islam) A representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates. 0
- noun crescent (New Zealand) A crescent spanner. 0
- noun crescent (historical) Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services. 0
- noun crescent (heraldry) The emblem of the waxing Moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants. 0
- noun crescent A crescentspot butterfly. 0
- verb crescent (Transitive Verb) To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent. 0
- verb crescent (Transitive Verb) To adorn with crescents. 0
- adjective crescent (dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon. 0