total eclipse

total eclipse

n. An eclipse in which the entire surface of a celestial body is obscured.

total eclipse

n (Astronomy) an eclipse as seen from a particular area of the earth's surface where the eclipsed body is completely hidden. Compare annular eclipse, partial eclipse

to′tal eclipse′

n. an eclipse in which the surface of the eclipsed body is completely obscured. [1665–75]

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total eclipse - an eclipse as seen from a place where the eclipsed body is completely obscuredeclipse, occultation - one celestial body obscures another