English adjective: asteroid | |||
1. | asteroid shaped like a star | ||
Synonyms | star-shaped | ||
Similar | angular, angulate | ||
Antonyms | rounded | ||
English noun: asteroid | |||
1. | asteroid (object) any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | minor planet, planetoid | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Chiron | ||
Instance hyponym | Apollo asteroid, Ceres, Pallas, Vesta | ||