skysilhouette
nounUK /ˈskaɪˌsɪl.u.et/
US /ˈskaɪˌsɪl.u.ɛt/
The dark shape of something seen against the sky.
From the hill, we saw the skysilhouette of the old castle.
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2. A dark outline of a person or thing visible against a bright sky.
The skysilhouette of the bird stood out against the sunset.
3. The shape of a city's buildings seen against the sky.
The skysilhouette of the city grew clearer as we drove closer.
4. A shadowy figure seen from below against the sky.
A skysilhouette appeared on the cliff above us.