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Definition of Orb
1. Noun. The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye.
Exact synonyms: Eyeball
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Generic synonyms: Capsule
Derivative terms: Eyeball
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Generic synonyms: Capsule
Derivative terms: Eyeball
2. Verb. Move in an orbit. "Electrons orbit the nucleus"
Exact synonyms: Orbit, Revolve
Specialized synonyms: Retrograde
Generic synonyms: Circle, Circulate
Derivative terms: Orbit, Orbit, Orbiter, Revolution
Specialized synonyms: Retrograde
Generic synonyms: Circle, Circulate
Derivative terms: Orbit, Orbit, Orbiter, Revolution
3. Noun. An object with a spherical shape. "A ball of fire"
Exact synonyms: Ball, Globe
Specialized synonyms: Crystal Ball, Camphor Ball, Mothball, Time-ball, Fireball, Fireball, Globule, Spherule, Pellet, Bolus
Generic synonyms: Sphere
Derivative terms: Conglobate, Global, Globular
Specialized synonyms: Crystal Ball, Camphor Ball, Mothball, Time-ball, Fireball, Fireball, Globule, Spherule, Pellet, Bolus
Generic synonyms: Sphere
Derivative terms: Conglobate, Global, Globular
Definition of Orb
1. n. A blank window or panel.
2. n. A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.
3. v. t. To form into an orb or circle.
4. v. i. To become round like an orb.
Definition of Orb
1. to form into a circle or sphere [v -ED, -ING, -S]