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ORBITING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Orbiting.

Orbiting - as a noun

The (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

Example: "He plotted the orbit of the moon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celestial orbit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerary12path9route5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A particular environment or walk of life

Example: "His social sphere is limited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
area4arena5domain9field9sphere11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Example: "A piano has a greater range than the human voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambit9compass13range6reach10scope9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron orbit

The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranial orbiteye socketorbital cavity

Orbiting - as a verb

Move in an orbit

Example: "The moon orbits around the earth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orb5revolve13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The satellite is in a stable orbiting around the Earth."
"Scientists have discovered a new planet in the orbiting system."
"The International Space Station is in constant orbiting around the Earth."
"The moon's orbiting around the Earth affects its tidal patterns."
"Astronauts on board the spaceship experienced zero gravity while orbiting."
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Word Game Points

Is ORBITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orbiting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORBITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ORBITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orbiting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORBITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ORBITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orbiting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORBITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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