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1globe

noun \ˈglōb\

: an object that is shaped like a large ball with a map of the world on it

the globe : the earth

: a round object

Full Definition of GLOBE

:  something spherical or rounded: as
a :  a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b :  earth 4
c :  orb 5
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Origin of GLOBE

Middle French, from Latin globus
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GLOBE

Synonyms
1ball, orb, sphere

Rhymes with GLOBE

daube, Dobe, Job, lobe, probe, robe, strobe

2globe

verb
globedglob·ing

Definition of GLOBE

transitive verb
archaic
:  to form into a globe

First Known Use of GLOBE

1641
GLOBE[1] Defined for Kids

globe

noun \ˈglōb\

Definition of GLOBE for Kids

1
:  a round object :  ball, sphere
2
:  earth 1
3
:  a round model of the earth used like a map
Medical Dictionary

globe

noun \ˈglōb\

Medical Definition of GLOBE

:  eyeball

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