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 | ||