orb

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for orb

orb 🔊 /ɔˈɹb/

orb : ඇස

orb : මණ්ඩලය

orb : ගෝලය

orb definition

Noun.

  1. A blank window or panel.
  2. A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.
  3. One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be inclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions.
  4. A circle; Especially., a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit.
  5. A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body.
  6. The eye, as luminous and spherical.
  7. A revolving circular body; a wheel.
  8. A sphere of action.
  9. Same as Mound, a ball or globe. See lst Mound.
  10. A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, Especially. infantry to repel cavalry.

Transitive verb.

  1. To form into an orb or circle.
  2. To encircle; to surround; to inclose.

Intransitive verb. To become round like an orb.