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Synonyms
orb (ôrb)

[Middle English orbe, orbit, from Old French, from Latin orbis, circle, disk, orbit.]

noun 

  1. A sphere or spherical object.
    1. A celestial body, such as the sun or moon.
    2. Archaic The earth.
  3. One of a series of concentric transparent spheres thought by ancient and medieval astronomers to revolve about the earth and carry the celestial bodies.
  4. A globe surmounted by a cross, used as a symbol of monarchial power and justice.
  5. An eye or eyeball.
  6. Archaic Something of circular form; a circle or an orbit.
  7. Archaic A range of endeavor or activity; a province.

verb: orbed, orb·ing, orbs. 

transitive verb 

  1. To shape into a circle or sphere.
  2. Archaic To encircle; enclose.

intransitive verb 

Archaic
To move in an orbit.