Moon peeped like curious child.

Meaning: The sentence describes the moon appearing in the night sky as if it were a curious child looking around.

Choice of Words: Moon is the natural satellite of the earth, peeped means to look quickly or shyly, and curious child is a child who is eager to learn and explore. So, Moon peeped like curious child means the moon appeared in the sky like a curious child peeking out from behind a curtain.

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