orb
a sphere or globe: a Christmas tree hung with brightly colored orbs.
the eyeball or eye: He looks with blind orbs on an indifferent world.
any of the heavenly bodies, as the sun or moon: He lay on the grass, warmed by that orb of day, the sun.
a globe bearing a cross; the mound or emblem of sovereignty, especially as part of the regalia of England.
Astrology. the number of degrees from exactness within which an aspect operates.
a circle or something circular.
Astronomy. (formerly) the orbit of a heavenly body.
the earth.
to form into a circle or sphere.
Archaic. to encircle; enclose.
to move in an orbit.
to form into an orb or globe; round out.
Origin of orb
1Other words from orb
- orbless, adjective
- orblike, adjective
- un·orbed, adjective
Words Nearby orb
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How to use orb in a sentence
It has been a terrible year on so many metrics, no matter where on this celestial orb you live.
Scientists have observed the planets and moons in our solar system for centuries, and have flown spacecraft past the orbs for decades.
How future spacecraft might handle tricky landings on Venus or Europa | Lisa Grossman | December 23, 2020 | Science NewsIts shape is more similar to a spinning top than a basketball or other orb, and it’s not very big—about a third of a mile wide at its widest point.
NASA’s About to Try Grabbing a Chunk of Asteroid to Bring to Earth—and You Can Watch | Vanessa Bates Ramirez | October 16, 2020 | Singularity HubWhen moved next to text, the faint gray orb signifying your mouse cursor transforms into a blinking editing variant, letting you highlight and copy or paste whatever you’re hovering over.
Apple's iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard Are a Good Start — But I Can't Wait for the Next Version | Patrick Lucas Austin | May 4, 2020 | TimeMateria, orbs of immense power, grant the ability to cast spells.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Shouldn't Exist — But I'm So Glad it Does | Matthew Gault | April 9, 2020 | Time
There is something to the challenge posed by that dimpled orb that creates great distraction.
Unbeknownst to him, the orb contains an Infinity Stone, which holds within it the power to destroy entire planets.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Filmmaker James Gunn on His Glorious Space Opera and Rise to the A-List | Marlow Stern | August 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGuardians centers on Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), an intergalactic smuggler who swipes an orb.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Filmmaker James Gunn on His Glorious Space Opera and Rise to the A-List | Marlow Stern | August 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne day, he stumbles across a mysterious orb whose very existence threatens the future of the universe.
The Next Han Solo: Chris Pratt on His Star-Making Turn in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ | Marlow Stern | July 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTQuite frankly, the custom made Sealegs craft knocks the spots off the orb he got given by the Pope the other day.
The morning crawled past, the sun mounted until I could see the golden orb near zenith.
Valley of the Croen | Lee TarbellThe moon rose majestically above the distant trees; her full, round, and yellow orb cast a mellow light upon our group.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorThe orb of the sun, already near the horizon, seemed enormous and of purple hue.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueThey prayed devoutly before sunrise; but until the orb had risen they never spoke of worldly matters.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanSuch is the complete revolution of our planet round the orb of day.
Astronomy for Amateurs | Camille Flammarion
British Dictionary definitions for orb
/ (ɔːb) /
(in royal regalia) an ornamental sphere surmounted by a cross, representing the power of a sovereign
a sphere; globe
to make or become circular or spherical
(tr) an archaic word for encircle
Origin of orb
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