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A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

Example: My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.

Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.

Example: I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.

A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).

Example: The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them.

A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.

To shade, cloud or darken.

Example: The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting.

To block light or radio transmission from.

Example: Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us.

To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

To represent faintly and imperfectly.