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  1. 1. n. The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. An orb or ball. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. a particular environment or walk of life Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. move in an orbit Source: wordnet
  11. 11. The path described by a heavenly body in its periodicalrevolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of theearth, of the moon. Source: adambom

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