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Variant of globe

globe definition

globe (glōb)

noun

  1. any round, ball-shaped thing; sphere; specif.,
    1. the earth
    2. a spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
    3. a similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
  2. anything shaped somewhat like a globe; specif.,
    1. a round glass container, as for goldfish
    2. a rounded glass cover for a lamp
    3. a small, golden ball used as a symbol of authority

Etymology: ME < L globus, a ball: for IE base see climb

transitive verb, intransitive verb globed, globing glob′·ing

to form or gather into a globe

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