globe

US /ɡloʊb/

UK /ɡloʊb/

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the earth

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Scientists are studying climate change across the globe.

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News from around the globe.

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world earth planet

2.

a spherical object; a ball

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The magician held a crystal globe in his hand.

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He pointed to a country on the classroom globe.

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sphere orb ball

1.

to form into a globe or sphere

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The glassblower carefully globed the molten glass.

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The artist globed the clay into a perfect sphere.

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round sphere ball

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globe artichoke