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   Orb

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   noun

   • 1. a spherical body; a globe: "a pale orb of hazy reddish light"
   • ▪ a golden globe surmounted by a cross, forming part of the regalia of a monarch: "a crown, an orb, and a scepter"
   • ▪ a celestial body.
   • ▪ an eyeball; an eye: "two wild staring orbs which flashed around the room"
   • ▪ a circle of up to 10° radius around the position of a celestial object: "within an orb of 1° of Mars"

   verb

   • 1. encircle; enclose. literary
   • ▪ form (something) into an orb; make circular or globular. literary

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a circle): from Latin orbis ‘ring’.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! ORB definition: 1. something in the shape of a ball: 2. a ball-shaped object with a cross on top of it, used as a…. Learn more.

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   What is an orb in astrology?

   • An orb is a small, ornamental ball with a cross on top that is carried by some kings or queens at important ceremonies. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins! Collins! 1. 2. a. b. Obsolete 3. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic 4. 5. Archaic a. b. 6. Archaic 7. Rare 8. Astrology 9. 10. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic

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   What does the orb on a night stand mean?

   • • You unpack the orb from the heavy-duty insula-tion stuffed around it. • The orb at the top of the rod symbolizes this ideal condition. • On the night stand was a translucent orb atop a triangular clock. Origin orb (1300-1400) Latin orbis “wheel, circle” orb meaning, definition, what is orb: a bright ball-shaped object, especially ...: Learn more.

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   What is an orb in a criminal case?

   • The establishment, jurisdiction, powers and procedure of ORBs are set out in Part XX.I of the Criminal Code. ORBs are established by section 672.38 of the Criminal Code for the purpose of making or reviewing dispositions concerning “any accused in respect of whom a verdict of [NCRMD] or unfit to stand trial is rendered.

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   Orb definition: a sphere or globe. See examples of ORB used in a sentence.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · orb in British English. (ɔːb ) noun. 1. (in royal regalia) an ornamental sphere surmounted by a cross, representing the power of a sovereign. 2. a sphere; globe. 3. poetic another word for eye 1. 4. obsolete or poetic.

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   orb. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Daily life orb /ɔːb $ ɔːrb/ noun [ countable] 1 literary a bright ball-shaped object, especially the sun or the moon the red orb of the sun 2 a ball decorated with gold, carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a sign of power Examples from the Corpus orb • A ...

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ORB. [count] 1. literary : something (such as a planet, the sun, or the moon) that is shaped like a ball. The moon was a silvery orb. 2. : a gold ball with a cross on top that is carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a symbol of power and justice — compare scepter.

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    Nov 3, 2011 · The origin of orbs. Spectacular web designs trace back to a single spider origin Share this: Email; ... D.C., and colleagues. Although the orb weavers rapidly evolved new web materials (such as ...