vault of heaven
English Thesaurus
1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | surface, |
| definition | : | the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object (noun.location) |
| part holonym | : | apex, apex of the sun's way, solar apex, |
| definition | : | the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars (noun.location) |
| part holonym | : | celestial point, |
| definition | : | a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) (noun.location) |
| part holonym | : | nadir, |
| definition | : | the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected (noun.location) |
| part holonym | : | zenith, |
| definition | : | the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected (noun.location) |
| part holonym | : | zodiac, |
| definition | : | a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | empyreal, empyrean, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the sky or heavens (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | firmamental, |
| definition | : | relating to the firmament or upper regions (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | empyreal, empyrean, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the sky or heavens (adj.pert) |
| derivation | : | firmamental, |
| definition | : | relating to the firmament or upper regions (adj.pert) |
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