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Synonyms of orb

15 similar words

Another word for orb is sphere. Other synonyms of orb are ball.

Synonyms and similar words for orb

nounA spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.

  • ball
  • globe
  • sphereAn object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball.

nounThe time period of an orbit.

nounThe eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity.

nounAny revolving circular body, such as a wheel.

  • roller
  • wheelA rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.

nounA sphere of action.

nounA globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal or imperial power.

  • globus crucigerA globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.
  • moundA ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with...

nounA body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defence, especially infantry to repel cavalry.

Meaning of orb

  1. noun A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.
  2. noun Celestial sphere; one of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions.
  3. noun A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere.

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Questions about synonyms of orb

What is another word for orb?
Orb has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sphere and ball.
What does orb mean?
Orb means a spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.

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