Definition of orb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
celestial bodyspherical object like planet or star
- The moon is a bright orb in the night sky.
2.
influencesphere of action or influence
- His orb of influence extended across the region.
3.
royal regaliaDated ceremonial sphere with a cross on topDated
- The king held the orb during the coronation.
4.
opticsTECH. translucent sphere in flash photographyTECH.
- The photo showed an orb near the window.
Verb
1.
orbitintr. Rare move in a circular pathintr. Rare
- The satellite orbed the planet smoothly.
2.
geometrytr. Rare form into a spherical shapetr. Rare
- The artist orbed the clay into a perfect sphere.
Images of orb
spherical object like planet or star 
ceremonial sphere with a cross on top 
translucent sphere in flash photography
Expressions with orb
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spider that spins a circular web
The orb spider spun a web between the trees.
related to spiders making circular webs
The orb-weaving spider spun a perfect web.
type of spider known for creating circular webs
The orb-weaver spun a large, intricate web between the trees..
Origin of orb
Latin, orbis (circle)
Terms with orb included in their meaning
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nature
common spider found in gardens, known for its orb web
arachnid
eurasian spider with a crown-like mark that builds orb webs
orb-like
relating to or resembling an orb
Examples of orb in a sentence
The artist painted an orb glowing in the sky. Her orb of influence was vast and powerful. The politician's orb included many industries. The orb was displayed in the museum. He admired the intricate design of the orb. An orb appeared mysteriously in the background of the image.
The ghost hunter claimed the orb was a spirit. The moon orbed the Earth in a steady rhythm. The electrons orbed the nucleus rapidly. The jeweler orbed the gold into a delicate pendant. Clouds seemed to orb around the mountain peak.
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- French:astre, orbiter, ...
- German:Kugel, umkreisen, ...
- Italian:sfera, orbitare, ...
- Spanish:orbe, orbitar, ...
- Portuguese:orbe, orbitar, ...
- Chinese:球体, 环绕, ...
- Japanese:天体, 周回する, ...
- Arabic:جِرْم, دارَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּדּוּר, לְהַקִּיף, ...
- Russian:шар, вращаться, ...
- Ukrainian:сфера, рухатися, ...
- Hindi:गोलाकार पिंड, गोलाकार घूमना, ...
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