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A range of control or influence: "What magnetism drew these quaking ruined creatures into his orbit?” ( Malcolm Lowry). See Synonyms at range.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Either of two bony cavities in the skull containing an eye and its external structures; an eye socket.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
One complete revolution of such a body.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-intransitive
To move in an orbit.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To put into an orbit: orbit a satellite.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To revolve around (a center of attraction): The moon orbits Earth.
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verb
To revolve in an orbit around .
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To send up and make revolve in an orbit .
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To travel in circles.
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