ALL meanings of shadowing
shad·ow·ing
S s - noun shadowing a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. 1
- noun shadowing shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. 1
- noun shadowing shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. 1
- noun shadowing shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. 1
- noun shadowing a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt. 1
- noun shadowing a specter or ghost: pursued by shadows. 1
- noun shadowing a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; intimation: shadows of things to come. 1
- noun shadowing a mere semblance: the shadow of power. 1
- noun shadowing a reflected image. 1
- noun shadowing the representation of the absence of light on a form. the dark part of a picture, especially as representing the absence of illumination: Rembrandt's figures often emerge gradually from the shadows. 1
- noun shadowing (in architectural shades and shadows) a dark figure or image cast by an object or part of an object upon a surface that would otherwise be illuminated by the theoretical light source. Compare shade (def 16). 1
- noun shadowing a period or instance of gloom, unhappiness, mistrust, doubt, dissension, or the like, as in friendship or one's life: Their relationship was not without shadows. 1
- noun shadowing a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere, especially one causing gloom, fear, doubt, or the like: They lived under the shadow of war. 1
- noun shadowing an inseparable companion: The dog was his shadow. 1
- noun shadowing a person who follows another in order to keep watch upon that person, as a spy or detective. 1
- verb with object shadowing to overspread with shadow; shade. 1
- verb with object shadowing to cast a gloom over; cloud: The incident shadowed their meeting. 1
- verb with object shadowing to screen or protect from light, heat, etc.; shade. 1
- verb with object shadowing to follow (a person) about secretly, in order to keep watch over his movements. 1
- verb with object shadowing to represent faintly, prophetically, etc. (often followed by forth). 1
- verb with object shadowing Archaic. to shelter or protect. 1
- verb with object shadowing Archaic. to shade in painting, drawing, etc. 1
- adjective shadowing of or relating to a shadow cabinet. 1
- adjective shadowing without official authority: a shadow government. 1