nadir

IPA: nˈeɪdɝ

noun

  • The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
  • (figuratively) The lowest point; time of greatest depression.
  • (astronomy) The axis of a projected conical shadow; the direction of the force of gravity at a location; down.
  • (beekeeping, archaic) An empty box added beneath a full one in a beehive to give the colony more room to expand or store honey.
  • A male given name.
  • A surname.

verb

  • (transitive, beekeeping) To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.
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