crescent

the shape of the moon when it appears as a thin curve in the sky, usually at the beginning or end of its monthly cycle

creciente (de la luna)

Collocations crescent moon

• The crescent moon was visible in the night sky.

  La luna creciente era visible en el cielo nocturno.

a curved shape that is wider at one end than the other, like a letter C; also used to describe something shaped like this

crescente (forma)

Collocations crescent shape

• The park has a crescent-shaped lake.

  El parque tiene un lago de forma creciente.

a road that is curved in the shape of a letter C, often with houses or buildings on both sides

calle en forma de c

Collocations crescent street

• We live on a crescent near the city center.

  Vivimos en una calle en forma de c cerca del centro de la ciudad.

a type of bread that is shaped like a crescent moon and often filled with cheese or meat

pan en forma de c (relleno)

Collocations crescent bread

• She baked a crescent for breakfast.

  Ella horneó un pan en forma de c para el desayuno.

a symbol used on flags, representing a crescent moon and often associated with Islamic countries or cultures

crescente (en bandera)

Collocations crescent flag

• The crescent on the Turkish flag is a symbol of Islam.

  El círculo creciente en la bandera turca es un símbolo del islam.

a curved shape or form used in art, often representing a crescent moon or similar curve

crescente (en arte)

Collocations crescent design

• The artist used a crescent to symbolize the moon in her painting.

  La artista usó un círculo creciente para simbolizar la luna en su pintura.

a curved architectural element, often used in buildings or structures to create a rounded shape

elemento arquitectónico en forma de c

Collocations crescent arch

• The temple has a crescent-shaped entrance.

  El templo tiene un acceso en forma de c.

a military formation or maneuver where soldiers form a curved line, often used in defensive positions

formación militar en forma de c

Collocations crescent formation

• The troops took up a crescent position to defend the city.

  Los soldados tomaron una posición en forma de c para defender la ciudad.