shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the rays of light; as, the shadow of a man, of a tree, or of a tower. see the note under shade, n., 1.-darkness; shade; obscurity.-a shaded place; shelter; protection; security.-a reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.-that which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower.-a spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom.-an imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type.-a small degree; a shade.-an uninvited guest coming with one who is invited.-to cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity.-to conceal; to hide; to screen.-to protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.-to mark with gradations of light or color; to shade.-to represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically.-to cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.-to attend as closely as a shadow; to follow and watch closely, especially in a secret or unobserved manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal.