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ORBITS

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Orbits.

Orbits - as a noun

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

Example: "He plotted the orbit of the moon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celestial orbit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerarypathroute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A particular environment or walk of life

Example: "His social sphere is limited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
areaarenadomainfieldsphere
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Example: "A piano has a greater range than the human voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambitcompassrangereachscope
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron orbit

The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranial orbiteye socketorbital cavity

Orbits - as a verb

Move in an orbit

Example: "The moon orbits around the earth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orbrevolve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The orbits of the planets in our solar system are elliptical."
"The moon orbits around the Earth."
"The satellite orbits in a geostationary orbit."
"The spacecraft orbits the distant planet."
"The comet orbits the solar system on a long elliptical path."
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Word Game Points

Is ORBITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orbits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORBITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ORBITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orbits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORBITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ORBITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orbits is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORBITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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