shadˈowy adjective

1. Shady
2. Like a shadow
3. Symbolic
4. Secluded, dim
5. Unsubstantial

shadow box noun

A frame or box-like structure (often with shelves and a clear protective front) used to display articles

shadˈow-box intransitive verb

shadˈow-boxing noun

1. Sparring practice with an imaginary opponent
2. Making a show of opposition or other action, as a cover for taking no effective steps

shadow cabinet noun

A body of senior politicians from an opposition party, each acting as a spokeperson on a different area of policy

shadˈowcast transitive verb

(in microscopy) to cast shadows of projecting parts of (a specimen) by exposing to a stream of vapour of a heavy metal

shadˈowcasting noun

shadow economy noun

Another name for the black economy (see under black)

shadow effect noun

A loss of signal strength in broadcast transmissions due to the topography of a region

shadow fight noun

A fight between or with shadows or imaginary enemies

shadow figure noun

A silhouette

shadˈowgraph noun

1. An image produced by throwing a shadow on a screen
2. A radiograph

shadow mark noun

The trace of an archaeological site revealed by observation from the air

shadow mask noun

A perforated metal sheet situated behind the phosphor screen in some colour television tubes

shadow play noun

1. One in which the spectators see only shadows on a screen (also shadow pantomime)
2. Action which is merely symbolic or which mimics real or effective action

shadow price noun

An estimated price for a product for which there is no market price

afraid of one's own shadow

Extremely timid

may your shadow never grow less

May you continue to prosper

shadow of death

1. The darkness of death
2. The threatening approach of darkness or death