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Definition of Orb
1. Verb. Move in an orbit. "Electrons orbit the nucleus"
Specialized synonyms: Retrograde
Generic synonyms: Circle, Circulate
Derivative terms: Orbit, Orbit, Orbiter, Revolution
2. Noun. The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye.
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Generic synonyms: Capsule
Derivative terms: Eyeball
3. Noun. An object with a spherical shape. "A ball of fire"
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. Noun. A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star ¹
2. Noun. One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be inclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions ¹
3. Noun. A circle; especially, a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit ¹
4. Noun. (rare) A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body. --John Milton ¹
5. Noun. (poetic) The eye, as luminous and spherical ¹
6. Noun. (poetic) A revolving circular body; a wheel ¹
7. Noun. (rare) A sphere of action. --William Wordsworth ¹
8. Noun. A globus cruciger ¹
9. Noun. A translucent sphere appearing in flash photography ¹
10. Verb. (poetic) to form into an orb or circle ¹
11. Verb. (poetic) (transitive) to encircle; to surround; to inclose ¹
12. Verb. (poetic) (intransitive) to become round like an orb ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Orb
1. to form into a circle or sphere [v -ED, -ING, -S]