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The expanse of air over any given point on the earth; the upper atmosphere as seen from the earth's surface.
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The appearance of the upper atmosphere, especially with reference to weather. Often used in the plural: Threatening skies portend a storm.
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The celestial regions; the heavens: stars in the southern sky.
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The highest level or degree: reaching for the sky.
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To hit or throw (a ball, for example) high in the air.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.