sphere
sphere /sˈfɪr/
noun
-
(
)
Any spherically shaped artifact
(
sphere
)
any spherically shaped artifact
The crystal ball resembled a perfectly spherical shape.
The crystal ball resembled a perfectly spherical shape.
-
(
)
A particular environment or walk of life
(
arena
, orbit
, domain
, sphere
, area
, field
)
a particular environment or walk of life
His social sphere is limited
his social sphere is limited
It was a closed area of employment
it was a closed area of employment
He's out of my orbit
he's out of my orbit
-
(
)
A particular aspect of life or activity
(
sphere
, sector
)
a particular aspect of life or activity
He was helpless in an important sector of his life
he was helpless in an important sector of his life
-
(
)
The geographical area in which one nation is very influential
(
sphere of influence
, sphere
)
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential
-
The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
(
celestial sphere
, empyrean
, firmament
, sphere
, heavens
, vault of heaven
, welkin
)
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
On a clear night, one can gaze at the heavens and see countless stars.
On a clear night, one can gaze at the heavens and see countless stars.
-
A three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
(
sphere
)
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
The earth is a sphere
The earth is a sphere
-
A solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
(
sphere
)
a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
The artist created a sculpture incorporating a large metal sphere at its center.
The artist created a sculpture incorporating a large metal sphere at its center.