occult
adjective
of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
occulting
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present participleof occult.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This occurs when its orbit passes on the line of sight between the Earth and the star, partially occulting the star -- causing a decrease in its brightness that can be observed and quantified.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
In the old days we used to depend on occulting lights, but now, flashing lights are much more powerful.
From The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
And Grantline had recognized the Planetara, and had released his occulting screens surrounding the ore.
From Brigands of the Moon by Ray Cummings
The explosions from them merged in a confusion of the white glare—and a cloud of black light-mist as the brigands out on the rocks used their occulting darkness bombs.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 by Harry Bates
Shafts of brighter light swept across and across the water from occulting beacons set at long intervals among buoys.
From Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 by George A. Birmingham
