eclipse β Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
outdistance β to leave behind, as in running; outstrip: The winning horse outdistanced the second-place winner by five lengths.
outmatch β to be superior to; surpass; outdo: The home team seems to have been completely outmatched by the visitors.
outpace β to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance: a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.
outperform β to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than: a new engine that outperforms the competition; a stock that outperformed all others.
cap β A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.
outrank β to have a higher rank than: A major outranks a captain in the army.
pass β to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
surmount β to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over: to surmount a hill.
tower β the fiber of flax, hemp, or jute prepared for spinning by scutching.
go one better β of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
put to shame β the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
rise above β to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
outclass β to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.