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Orb
see synonyms of orbNoun
Verb
move in an orbit
Example Sentences:'The moon orbits around the Earth''The planets are orbiting the sun''electrons orbit the nucleus'
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Orb
see synonyms of orbnoun
1.
(in royal regalia) an ornamental sphere surmounted by a cross, representing the power of a sovereign
2.
a sphere; globe
3. poetic another word for eye1
4. obsolete or poetic
a.
a celestial body, esp the earth or sun
b.
the orbit of a celestial body
5. an archaic word for circle
verb
6.
to make or become circular or spherical
7. (transitive) an archaic word for encircle
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Orb
see synonyms of orb noun
1.
a sphere, or globe
2.
a.
any of the celestial spheres, as the sun, moon, etc.
b. Obsolete
the earth
c.
the orbit of a planet
3. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic
the eye or eyeball
4.
a small globe with a cross on top, as a symbol of royal power
5. Archaic
a.
a sphere of activity; province
b.
rank; status
6. Archaic
a collective body; organized whole
7. Rare
anything circular in form; circle
8. Astrology
the sphere of influence of a planet, star, or house
verb transitive
9.
to form into a sphere or circle
10. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic
to enclose or encircle
verb intransitive
11. Rare
to move in an orbit
12. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic
to take on the shape of an orb
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Orb
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1. A sphere or spherical object.
2.
a. A celestial body, such as the sun or moon.
b. Archaic The earth.
3. One of a series of concentric transparent spheres thought by ancient and medieval astronomers to rotate about the earth and carry the celestial bodies.
4. A globe surmounted by a cross, used as a symbol of monarchial power and justice.
5. An eye or eyeball.
6. Archaic Something of circular form; a circle or orbit.
v. orbed, orb·ing, orbs
v.tr.
1. To shape into a circle or sphere.
2. Archaic To encircle; enclose.
v.intr.
Archaic
Archaic
To move in an orbit.
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