n. Any celestial body which appears as a luminous point.n. Hence Destiny.n. Anything which resembles a star.n. Specifically— A star-shaped figure made of silver, gold, or both, sometimes set with jewels, worn usually upon the breast as one of the insignia of a higher class of an honorary order. See insignia, and cuts under bath, garter, and Order of St. Michael (under order).n. The asterisk (*). See asterisk.n. In pyrotechny, a small piece of inflammable composition, which burns high in air with a colored flame, and presents the appearance of a star.n. A group of cracks or flaws radiating from a center.n. A spot of white or light color on the forehead of an animal.n. In zoology: A star-animal; a starfish, or other echinoderm of obviously radiate figure, as a brittle-star, feather-star, lily-star, sand-star, or sun-star. See the compounds.n. A stellate sponge-spicule; an aster.n. In a copper-plate or lithographic printing-press, the radial spokes on the roller, which serve as handles.n. Figuratively, a person of brilliant or attractive qualities; one who shines preëminently; specifically, the chief and preëminent actor or actress of a dramatic or operatic company.n. In heraldry, same as estoile.n. In fortification, a small fort having five or more points, or salient and reëntering angles flanking one another. Also called star-fort.n. An additional life bought by a player in the game of pool.n. See star-of-Bethlehem.To set with stars, literally or figuratively.Hence— To set with small bright bodies, as gems, spangles, or the like.To set with figures of stars forming a sowing or sprinkle.To transform into a star or stars; set in a constellation.To affix a star or asterisk to (a written or printed word) for a distinctive purpose, especially, in a list, to distinguish the name of a deceased person.To crack so as to produce a group of radiating lines.To shine as a star; be brilliant or prominent; shine above others; specifically (theat), to appear as a star actor.In the game of pool, to buy an additional life or lives.n. An ancient name for all deeds, releases, or obligations of the Jews, and also for a schedule or inventory. See starchamber. Also spelled starr.n. A book-name for humming-birds of the genus Calothorax, Oreotrochilus, and related genera.To cut with radiating incisions: said with reference to a chronic ulcer which may be so cut through the base and edges in order to loosen up adhesions, and so promote healing.
