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globe

globe [ glōb ]


noun  (plural globes)
Definition:
 
1. map of Earth on sphere: a hollow sphere representing Earth and illustrated with the continents, seas, and islands, especially one showing and labeling the countries

2. Earth: the planet Earth

3. hollow spherical object: a rounded hollow object, especially one made of glass, e.g. a cover for a lamp, or a goldfish bowl

4. part of monarch's regalia: a hollow sphere, usually made of gold or another precious metal, that forms part of a monarch's regalia and symbolizes the power or sovereignty of the ruler

5. Canada 
Same as  light bulb




transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle globed, present participle glob·ing, 3rd person present singular globes)
Definition:
 
form into globe: to form a globe, or cause something to form a globe

[Mid-16th century. Directly or via Old French< Latin globus "ball, sphere"]

glo·boid adjective, noun
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