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1.NounAny small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense."He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.; What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.; star-crossed (meaning 'ill-fated')"
2.NounA planet thought to influence one's fate; (figuratively) fate or luck."What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.; star-crossed (meaning 'ill-fated')"
3.NounA very massive ball of plasma with strong enough gravity to have ongoing fusion of hydrogen or heavier elements in its core. In strict technical usage, the Sun is included.
4.Nounsenses derived from the apparent shape of a star in the sky when blurred by the eyes to have streaks
A shape made of a few streaks meeting at a shared midpoint.
An asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.
A network topology with multiple computers individually merging to one central switch, thus free of risk of collisions. A single point of failure can occur if the switch experiences corruption.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour in a military. Now often used metonymically for military rankings."three-star general"
5.NounA shape made of a few streaks meeting at a shared midpoint.
An asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.
A network topology with multiple computers individually merging to one central switch, thus free of risk of collisions. A single point of failure can occur if the switch experiences corruption.
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
6.NounAn asterisk (*) or comparable symbol (e.g., ★, ☆, ✶, ✦, ✧, ✷, ✪, ⭐) inspired by a celestial star.
7.NounA network topology with multiple computers individually merging to one central switch, thus free of risk of collisions. A single point of failure can occur if the switch experiences corruption.
8.NounA simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
9.NounA concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.
A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour in a military. Now often used metonymically for military rankings."three-star general"
10.NounA star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour in a military. Now often used metonymically for military rankings."three-star general"
11.NounA symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
12.Nounsenses relating to fame
An actor in a leading role."Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.; His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.; I met my favourite star at the public event.; someone's star is rising / has risen"
13.NounAn actor in a leading role."Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party."
14.NounAn exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity."His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.; I met my favourite star at the public event."
15.Noun(Someone's) success or fame."someone's star is rising / has risen"
16.NounA friend, a mate, a pal.
17.NounA composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
18.VerbTo appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program."She starred in dozens of silent movies."
19.VerbTo feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program."The show stars Calista Flockhart as a high-powered lawyer."
20.VerbTo mark with a star or asterisk.
21.VerbTo set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
22.VerbTo shine like a star.