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The moon looked like a glowing orb.
What does Orb mean?
An orb is a round ball-like shape.
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A round object shaped like a ball or sphere.
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The artist painted a blue orb in the sky.
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In poetry, orb is sometimes used as a more vivid word for a round object.
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What does orb mean?
Orb means an orb is a round ball-like shape.
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Cube contrasts with orb.
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MeaningOrb means An orb is a round ball-like shape.
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cubeUse for a solid shape with flat square sides.
flat shapeUse as a contrast to a rounded object.
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orb
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orbs
Plural form of orb.
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