Synonyms for orbited


Grammar : Adj
Spell : awr-bit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔr bɪt


Définition of orbited

Origin :
  • 1946, from orbit (n.). Related: Orbited; orbiting.
  • adj put into orbit
Example sentences :
  • "I'm not surprised we orbited, instead of docking," Ellen remarked.
  • Extract from : « Industrial Revolution » by Poul William Anderson
  • I had orbited Mars, I had the glory of being the first American to do that.
  • Extract from : « Last Resort » by Stephen Bartholomew
  • She had orbited the Earth's natural satellite for a day and a half before making history.
  • Extract from : « Moon Glow » by G. L. Vandenburg
  • They stayed well back from the restricted area where the whole Onzarian fleet was orbited.
  • Extract from : « Evil Out of Onzar » by Mark Ganes
  • A yellow G-type sun, like a thousand others they had approached and orbited around and left behind them.
  • Extract from : « An Empty Bottle » by Mari Wolf

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