Orbicular synonyms

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ball-shaped
having the shape of a sphere or ball; ; ; - Zane Grey
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global
Concerning all parts of the world.
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globose
Having a globular form.
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globular
Having the shape of a globe or globule; spherical.
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spheric
Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
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spherical
Of a sphere or spheres
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orbiculate
Spherical or circular; orbicular
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Orbicular Sentence Examples

  • Snares of another type consisting of a tangled mass of threads amongst which the spiders pick their way with ease, but which are impassable to insects, are spun by members of the Theridiidae and Pholcidae; but by common consent the so-called orbicular web, so characteristic of the Argyopidae but by no means confined to them, is regarded as manifesting the greatest perfection of instinct in snare-spinning.

  • Perfect orbicular webs are made by many genera of Argyopidae (Zilla, Meta, Gasteracantha), the best-known example being that of the common garden spider of England, Aranea or Epeira diademata; but these webs are not associated with any tubular retreat except such as are made under an adjoining leaf or in some nook hard by.

  • Limopsidae.-Shell orbicular, hinge curved, ligament longer transversely than antero-posteriorly; foot elongate, pointed anteriorly and posteriorly.

  • Amussiidae.-Shell orbicular, smooth externally with radiating costae internally.

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