01 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.
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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.(Astron.)
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An orb or ball.[Rare & Improper]“Roll the lucid orbit of an eye.” — Young.
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The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.(Anat.)
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The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.(Zool.)