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 orb orb /ˈɔrb/

noun

  1. () The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye  ( eyeball , orb )
    the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
     The doctor used a special tool to examine the orb of the patient's eye.
    The doctor used a special tool to examine the orb of the patient's eye.
  2. An object with a spherical shape  ( globe , orb , ball )
    an object with a spherical shape
     A ball of fire
    a ball of fire

verb

  1. Move in an orbit  ( orb , revolve , orbit )
    move in an orbit
     The moon orbits around the Earth
    The moon orbits around the Earth
     The planets are orbiting the sun
    The planets are orbiting the sun
     Electrons orbit the nucleus
    electrons orbit the nucleus