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orbit

1. or.bit \'o.r-b*t\ \-*l\ n [L orbita                                      
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                 [ML orbita, fr. L 1: the bony socket of the eye  2: a path 
   described by one body or object in its revolution about another;  also : 
   one complete revolution of a body describing such a path 3: range or sphere 
   of activity  - or.bit.al aj
2. orbit vt 1: to revolve in an orbit around : CIRCLE  2: to send up and 
   make revolve in an orbit {~ a satellite}  : to travel in circles  - 
   or.bit.er n