Nadirs

/neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)z/ noun verb

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.

Meaning

  1. (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.
  2. (noun) The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
  3. (noun) The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down. “The nadir of the sun is the axis of the shadow projected by the Earth.”
  4. (noun) An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
  5. (verb) To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.

Letter breakdown

  • Nadirs contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Nadirs mean?

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.

What are the anagrams of Nadirs?

Valid anagrams: drains.

How many letters are in Nadirs?

Nadirs has 6 letters.

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