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sky

/skaɪ/

noun

Meaning

  • The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

    "That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

  • The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

    "I lay back under a warm Texas sky."

  • Heaven.

    "This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies."

  • (theoretical physics) The set of all lightlike lines (or directions) passing through a given point in space-time.

  • In an art gallery, the upper rows of pictures that cannot easily be seen.

  • A cloud.

Synonyms

celestial sphere,
firmament,
heaven,
lift

verb

Meaning

  • To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.

  • To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

  • To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

  • To drink something from a container without one's lips touching the container.

noun

Meaning

  • A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.