orbed
ɔːrbd
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Definition of orbed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sphericalRarehaving the shape of a sphereRare
  • The orbed moon shone brightly in the night sky.
orbicular spherical
2.
geometryRareencircled or surrounded by somethingRare
  • The garden was orbed by a tall hedge.
encircled enclosed surrounded
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Origin of orbed

Latin, orbis (circle)

Examples of orbed in a sentence

  • The orbed sculpture was the centerpiece of the gallery.
  • The castle was orbed by a moat.
  • A ring of trees orbed the clearing.

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  1. French:sphérique, encerclé, ...
  2. German:kugelförmig, umgeben, ...
  3. Italian:sferico, circondato, ...
  4. Spanish:esférico, rodeado, ...
  5. Portuguese:esférico, rodeado, ...
  6. Chinese:球形, 环绕的, ...
  7. Japanese:球状の, 囲まれた, ...
  8. Arabic:كُرَوِيّ, مُحاط, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּדוּרִי, מוּקָּף, ...
  10. Russian:шарообразный, окружённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сферичний, оточений, ...
  12. Hindi:गोलाकार, घिरा हुआ, ...
orb
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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.
globe sphere
2.
influencesphere of action or influence
  • His orb of influence extended across the region.
domain realm sphere

Verb

1.
orbitintr.Raremove in a circular pathintr.Rare
  • The satellite orbed the planet smoothly.
circle revolve
2.
geometrytr.Rareform into a spherical shapetr.Rare
  • The artist orbed the clay into a perfect sphere.
ball round
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Images of orb

  • orb: spherical object like planet or star
    spherical object like planet or star
  • orb: ceremonial sphere with a cross on top
    ceremonial sphere with a cross on top
  • orb: translucent sphere in flash photography
    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)

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.

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  1. French:astre, orbiter, ...
  2. German:Kugel, umkreisen, ...
  3. Italian:sfera, orbitare, ...
  4. Spanish:orbe, orbitar, ...
  5. Portuguese:orbe, orbitar, ...
  6. Chinese:球体, 环绕, ...
  7. Japanese:天体, 周回する, ...
  8. Arabic:جِرْم, دارَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּדּוּר, לְהַקִּיף, ...
  10. Russian:шар, вращаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сфера, рухатися, ...
  12. Hindi:गोलाकार पिंड, गोलाकार घूमना, ...

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