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ORB Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word orb. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word orb. (close relations)
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orbsorbitedorbiting

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ball
verb, nounv, n
noun

• round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

• United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)

• a solid projectile that is shot by a musket

• an object with a spherical shape

• one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

• a spherical object used as a plaything

• a compact mass

• a lavish dance requiring formal attire

• a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass

• a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

• a pitch that is not in the strike zone

verb

• form into a ball by winding or rolling

• to live very well

globe
nounn
noun

• the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

• an object with a spherical shape

• a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented

sphere
nounn
noun

• a particular environment or walk of life

• any spherically shaped artifact

• the geographical area in which one nation is very influential

• a particular aspect of life or activity

• a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)

• a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center

• the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

orbit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

• a particular environment or walk of life

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom

• the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball

verb

• move in an orbit

area
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

• a subject of study

• a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

• a particular environment or walk of life

• a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

• the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

circle
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• something approximating the shape of a circle

• movement once around a course

• a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

• street names for flunitrazepam

• a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

• any circular or rotating mechanism

verb

• travel around something

• move in a circular path above (someone or something)

• form or draw a circle around

domain
nounn
noun

• a particular environment or walk of life

• territory over which rule or control is exercised

• (mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined

• people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

• the content of a particular field of knowledge

eyeball
nounn
noun

• the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

verb

• look at

field
nounn
noun

• a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

• a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

• somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected

• a branch of knowledge

• the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it

• a particular kind of commercial enterprise

• a particular environment or walk of life

• a piece of land prepared for playing a game

• extensive tract of level open land

• (mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1

• a region in which active military operations are in progress

• all of the horses in a particular horse race

• all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event

• a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found

• (computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information

• the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)

• a place where planes take off and land

verb

• catch or pick up (balls) in baseball or cricket

• play as a fielder

• answer adequately or successfully

• select (a team or individual player) for a game

mound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

• a small natural hill

• a collection of objects laid on top of each other

• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

• the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

verb

• form into a rounded elevation

province
nounn
noun

• the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

• the proper sphere or extent of your activities

revolve
verb, nounv, n
verb

• turn on or around an axis or a center

• move in an orbit

• cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

roller
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a grounder that rolls along the infield

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)

• a cylinder that revolves

• a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

• Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers

• pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground

wheel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

verb

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle

Best Hypernyms For ORB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for orb, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
capsule circle sphere

Alternatives for BALL

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