Orbit

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

English

Etymology

Latin orbita 'course, track'.

Noun

orbit

1. A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object.

Translations

• Finnish: kiertorata
• French: orbite f
• German: Umlaufbahn f, Orbit n

Verb

to orbit

1. To circle around another object.

Translations

• Finnish: kiertää
• French: orbiter
• German: umkreisen