globe

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A woman holds a globe of the Earth.

noun

The definition of a globe is something round in the shape of a ball, especially the earth.

An example of a globe is a glass ball with a winter scene depicted inside.

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globe

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.
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

Origin of globe

Middle English from Classical Latin globus, a ball: for Indo-European base see climb

transitive verb

intransitive verb

globed, glob′ing

to form or gather into a globe

globe Idioms

the Globe

former London theater on the S bank of the Thames: site of the original performances of many of Shakespeare's plays

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globe

noun

A body with the shape of a sphere, especially a representation of the earth in the form of a hollow ball.
a. The earth.
b. A planet.
A spherical or bowllike container, especially a glass cover for a light bulb.
A sphere emblematic of sovereignty; an orb.

intr. & tr.v.

globed, glob·ing, globes

To assume the shape of or form into a sphere.

Origin of globe

Middle English from Old French from Latin globus

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Noun

(plural globes)

Any spherical (nearly spherical) object.
the globe of the eye; the globe of a lamp
The planet Earth.
A spherical model of Earth or any planet.
(dated or South Africa) A light bulb.
A circular military formation used in Ancient Rome, corresponding to the modern infantry square.

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present globes, present participle globing, simple past and past participle globed)

To become spherical

Origin

From Old French globe, from Latin globus.

Proper noun

A city in Arizona
An unincorporated community in Wisconsin

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