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Word: Silhouette
Speech Type: Noun
late 18th century: named (although the reason remains uncertain) after Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), French author and politician
ˌsɪlʊˈɛt
the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background
Short Definition:dark shape and outline of person or thing visible in restricted light against brighter background
Examples:- she paused to see its silhouette against the dimming sky
Word: Silhouette
Speech Type: Verb
ˌsɪlʊˈɛt
cast or show (someone or something) as a dark shape and outline against a brighter background
Short Definition:cast or show person or thing as dark shape
Examples:- the castle was silhouetted against the sky
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