shepherd moon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A small moon that orbits near the outer edges of a planetary ring or within gaps in the ring. The edge of the ring remains sharply defined owing to the gravity of shepherd moons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shepherd moons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
fr satellite berger (moon orbiting near the edge of a ring) · fi paimenkuu (moon orbiting near the edge of a ring) · ca satèl·lit pastor (moon orbiting near the edge of a ring) · de Schäfermond (moon orbiting near the edge of a ring)