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Definition of Globes
1. globe [v] - See also: globe
Lexicographical Neighbors of Globes
Literary usage of Globes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1882)
"FOR the above purpose, I had patterns and core boxes made suitable for moulding
globes and cylinders four inches internal diameter and ^ inch thickness of ..."
2. Botanical Abstracts by Board of Control of Botanical Abstracts (1921)
"In the first leaves of 98 globes, length divided by breadth averaged 1.5; while
in 98 normal sibs of these globes it averaged 2.1. ..."
3. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1882)
"FOR the above purpose, I had patterns and core boxes made suitable for moulding
globes and cylinders four inches internal diameter and £ inch thickness of ..."
4. "Realms of Gold": A Catalogue of Maps in the Library of the American by Murphy D. Smith (1991)
"He wrote on 3 November 1795 that he was "chiefly engaged with others, in completing
a new pair of 18 in. globes more accurate than any hitherto constructed" ..."
5. Experimental Electrical Engineering and Manual for Electrical Testing for by Vladimir Karapetoff (1907)
"Holophane globes and reflectors are made in a great many types to suit various
purposes, ... Then repeat the same test with representative types of globes, ..."
6. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"The elder Blaeu constructed globes m three sizes, the largest measuring 27 ...
The bodies of the globes were usually made of wood, covered with plastic ..."
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