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"In geometry, to stretch under or be positioned opposite to, such as a chord subtending an arc." more

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During the eclipse, the moon will subtend the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.
As the satellite orbits, it will have been subtending a wide range of geographical areas.
After hours of celestial motion, the planets will have subtended specific angles in their orbits.
In astronomy, the angle between two stars will subtend the celestial sphere.
The telescope is subtending the celestial bodies for astronomical observations.
During the solar eclipse, the moon will be subtending the sun's rays.
The angle subtended by the sun's rays determined the length of the shadow.
The telescope subtends a distant star, revealing its celestial beauty.
The telescope was subtending the distant star, capturing its light.

Subtend

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verbIn geometry, to stretch under or be positioned opposite to, such as a chord subtending an arc.

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