сателли́т — meaning in English

English meaning

• moon noun The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.
• satellite noun A man-made object placed in orbit around Earth or another body, used for communication, navigation, or observation.

Senses

сателли́т is used for these senses in English:

• moon (informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
• satellite A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body. [from 19th c.]
• satellite state A country that is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control from another country.

moon — full definition

1. noun The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.
2. noun Any natural satellite orbiting a planet.
3. verb (informal) To bare one's buttocks at someone, usually as a joke or insult.
4. verb To spend time in an idle, dreamy, or distracted way, often while thinking about someone.

satellite — full definition

1. noun A man-made object placed in orbit around Earth or another body, used for communication, navigation, or observation.
2. noun A natural body, such as a moon, that orbits a larger one.
3. noun A smaller place or group that depends on, or is controlled by, a larger one.

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