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sphere
noun(sphere)
the apparent surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky
sphere
noun(sphere)
any of the concentric and eccentric revolving spherical transparent shells in which according to ancient astronomy stars, sun, planets, and moon are set
sphere
noun(sphere)
a globe depicting such a sphere; broadly : globe
sphere
verb(sphere)
to place in a sphere or among the spheres : ensphere
sphere
verb(sphere)
to form into a sphere
sphere
combining form(sphere)
zone, layer or region enveloping or radiating from the earth or another celestial body
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combining form(sphere)
collectivity : totality (as specified by the initial element)
sphere
noun phrase(sphere)
a territorial area within which the political influence or the interests of one nation are held to be more or less paramount
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noun(sphere)
an old astronomical instrument composed of rings showing the positions of important circles of the celestial sphere
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noun(sphere)
an imaginary sphere of infinite radius against which the celestial bodies appear to be projected and of which the apparent dome of the visible sky forms half

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