shadow

Definitions

• A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
• Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.
• A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
• (obsolete) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
• That which looms as though a shadow.
• A small degree; a shade.
• An imperfect and faint representation.
• (UK) A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.
• One who secretly or furtively follows another.
• An inseparable companion.
• (typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
• An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.
• A spirit; a ghost; a shade.
• (obsolete) An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited.
• (psychology) In Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality.