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globe

[glohb] noun, verb, globed, glob⋅ing.
–noun
1. the planet Earth (usually prec. by the).
2. a planet or other celestial body.
3. a sphere on which is depicted a map of the earth (terrestrial globe) or of the heavens (celestial globe).
4. a spherical body; sphere.
5. anything more or less spherical, as a lampshade or a glass fishbowl.
6. a golden ball traditionally borne as an emblem of sovereignty; orb.
–verb (used with object)
7. to form into a globe.
–verb (used without object)
8. to take the form of a globe.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME < MF globe < L globus round body, ball, sphere


globelike, adjective


1. See earth.
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Main Entry: globe
Pronunciation: 'glOb
Function: noun
: EYEBALL
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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