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Definition of Orb

1. Noun. The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye.

2. Verb. Move in an orbit. "Electrons orbit the nucleus"

3. Noun. An object with a spherical shape. "A ball of fire"

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orb

oratorio oratorios oratorious oratorize oratorized oratorizes oratorizing orators oratory oratour

oratress oratresses oratrices oratrix oratrixes orb (current term) orb web orbation orbed orbicle

orbicles orbicula orbiculae orbicular orbicular bone orbicular ligament orbicular ligament of radius orbicular muscle orbicular muscle of eye

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