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a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light.

shade or comparative darkness, as in an area.

shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset.

shelter; protection.

a slight suggestion; trace.

a specter or ghost.

a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; intimation.

a mere semblance.

a reflected image.

(in painting, drawing, graphics, etc.)

1. the representation of the absence of light on a form.

2. the dark part of a picture, especially as representing the absence of illumination.

   Rembrandt's figures often emerge gradually from the shadows.

(in architectural shades and shadows) a dark figure or image cast by an object or part of an object upon a surface that would otherwise be illuminated by the theoretical light source.

a period or instance of gloom, unhappiness, mistrust, doubt, dissension, or the like, as in friendship or one's life.

a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere, especially one causing gloom, fear, doubt, or the like.

an inseparable companion.

a person who follows another in order to keep watch upon that person, as a spy or detective.

to overspread with shadow; shade.

to cast a gloom over; cloud.

to screen or protect from light, heat, etc.; shade.

to follow and observe (a person): All new employees will be assigned a mentor whom they will shadow during their first week at work.

to represent faintly, prophetically, etc. (often followed byforth ).

Archaic.��to shelter or protect.

Archaic.��to shade in painting, drawing, etc.

of or relating to a shadow cabinet.

without official authority.

unofficial or without public notice; characterized by secrecy or performed in a way that is difficult to detect; clandestine: shadow docket;