Found 3 items, similar to firmament.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: firmament cakrawala
English → English (WordNet) Definition: firmament firmament n : the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected [syn: celestial sphere , sphere, empyrean, heavens, vault of heaven , welkin]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Firmament Firmament \Fir"ma*ment\, n. [L. firmamentum, fr. firmare to make firm: cf. F. firmament. See Firm, v. & a.] 1. Fixed foundation; established basis. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Custom is the . . . firmament of the law. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. The region of the air; the sky or heavens. [1913 Webster] And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. --Gen. i. 6. [1913 Webster] And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament. --Gen. i. 14. [1913 Webster] Note: In Scripture, the word denotes an expanse, a wide extent; the great arch or expanse over out heads, in which are placed the atmosphere and the clouds, and in which the stars appear to be placed, and are really seen. [1913 Webster] 3. (Old Astron.) The orb of the fixed stars; the most rmote of the celestial spheres. [1913 Webster]