nadir
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
- The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
- The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
- An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
Verb
- To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.
Proper noun
- A male given name.
- A surname.
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