globe

/ɡloʊb/
noun
  1. The Earth, especially when thought of as a planet.
    • Scientists study the effects of climate change on the entire globe.
    • The news reached every corner of the globe within hours.
    • She has traveled all over the globe for her work.
  2. A round model of the Earth showing countries, oceans, and other features.
    • The teacher spun the globe and asked the student to point to Africa.
    • A large globe sat on a stand in the corner of the library.
    • He used a globe to find the shortest route between the two cities.
  3. A round object shaped like a ball; a sphere.
    • The sculpture was a perfect globe of polished marble.
    • A globe of water formed on the tip of the leaf.
    • The glass globe of the lamp was delicate and easy to break.
verb
  1. To form into a round, ball-like shape.
    • The liquid globed into perfect droplets on the waxed surface.
    • She globed the dough in her hands before placing it on the tray.
    • As the metal cooled, it globed into small, shiny beads.
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