Sentences

umbra in a sentence

n.

Definition

Umbra: the fully shaded inner region of a shadow, especially during an eclipse or cast by an object blocking light.

Sample Sentences

  1. The umbra of the lunar eclipse created a dramatic shadow over the Earth.
  2. In the painting, the artist expertly depicted the umbra cast by the towering trees.
  3. Astronomers studied the umbra to better understand the dynamics of solar eclipses.
  4. The cat found a perfect spot in the umbra of the patio umbrella to escape the heat.
  5. During the total eclipse, the umbra moved swiftly across the landscape, leaving spectators in awe.

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