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Falling star

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Meanings of Falling star

Noun

  • A bright streak of light in the sky that happens when a small piece of rock or metal falls into the Earth's atmosphere and burns up.
  • Another name for a shooting star, which is a meteor that looks like it's falling.

Explanation of the word: Falling star

A falling star is when a small rock from space falls into the Earth's atmosphere and makes a bright light as it burns up. It looks like a star moving quickly across the sky.

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