globe

globe
globe [glōb]
n.
[ME < L globus, a ball: for IE base see CLIMB]
1. any round, ball-shaped thing; sphere; specif.,
a) the earth
b) a spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
c) a similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
2. anything shaped somewhat like a globe; specif.,
a) a round glass container, as for goldfish
b) a rounded glass cover for a lamp
c) a small, golden ball used as a symbol of authority
vt., vi.
globed, globing
to form or gather into a globe

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