definition of
eclipse

[1] #1 eclipse n. [occultation] one celestial body obscures another. wn

[2] #2 eclipse v. [overshadow, dominate] be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness". wn

[3] #3 eclipse v. [occult] cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; "The Sun eclipses the moon today"; "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies". wn