half-moon
noun · HAF-moon
the moon when only half of it can be seen
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Usage
a half-moona half-moon shapeunder a half-moon
Examples
A half-moon hung low over the quiet village.
The garden has a half-moon pond.
Common mistake
Tonight we can see a half of moon.
Tonight we can see a half-moon.
Say a half-moon, with a hyphen.
Remember: Half-moon: light on one side only.
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