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| orb [ awrb ] |
noun (plural orbs) |
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1. sphere: a sphere or spherical object
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2. jeweled sphere of king or queen: a small sphere usually made from a precious metal set with jewels and with a cross set onto the top of it that forms part of a sovereign's ceremonial regalia.
See also sceptern (sense 1)
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3. eye: an eye or eyeball
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literary
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4. area of interest: a sphere of interest, influence, or activity
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literary
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5. astronomy concentric planet-holding sphere: one of the concentric spheres that were formerly believed by astronomers to hold the planets in their orbital paths
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6. astronomy spherical astronomical object: a spherical astronomical object, especially the Sun, Moon, or Earth
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archaic or literary
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verb (past and past participle orbed, present participle orb·ing, 3rd person present singular orbs) |
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1. transitive verb encircle something: to encircle or surround something
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literary
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2. transitive and intransitive verb make or become circular: to become circular, or make something circular
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archaic
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| [14th century. < Latin orbis "wheel, circle"] |
