Orb
Definition of Orb
Pronunciation: ôrb | n. | 1. | (Arch.) A blank window or panel. | | 1. | | | 1. | A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star. | | 2. | 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. | | 3. | A circle; esp., a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit. | | 4. | A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body. | | 5. | The eye, as luminous and spherical. | | 6. | A revolving circular body; a wheel. | | 7. | A sphere of action or influence. | | 8. | Same as Mound, a ball or globe. See 1st Mound. | | 9. | (Mil.) A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry. | | v. t. | 1. | To form into an orb or circle. | | 2. | To encircle; to surround; to inclose. | | v. i. | 1. | To become round like an orb. |
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