orb

/ɔɹb/noun
Middle School
1

A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star

2

Celestial sphere; one of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions

3

A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere

4

An orbit of an heavenly body

5

The time period of an orbit

6

The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity

7

Any revolving circular body, such as a wheel

8

A sphere of action.

9

A globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal or imperial power

10

A translucent sphere appearing in flash photography (Orb (optics))

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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