ORB
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɔɹb//
noun
- (architecture) A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere
- (rare) The time period of an orbit"Know none before us, self-begot, self-rais'd / By our own quick'ning power, when fatal course / Had circl'd his full Orbe, the birth mature / Of this our native Heav'n, Ethereal Sons."
- (poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity"A drop serene hath quenched their orbs."
- (poetic) Any revolving circular body, such as a wheel"The orbs Of his fierce chariot rolled."
verb
- (poetic, transitive) To form into an orb or circle."Let each His adamantine coat gird well, and each Fit well his helm, gripe fast his orbed shield"
- (poetic, intransitive) To become round like an orb.
- (poetic, transitive) To encircle; to surround; to enclose."The wheels were orbed with gold."
noun
- (architecture) A blank window or panel."small blank windows or panels, for in later times such panels were called orbs, blind windows"
noun
- (software engineering) Initialism of object request broker.
- (historical, military) Initialism of operations record book (used by RAF).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ORB'?
The word ORB is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
O1
R1
B3
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ORB'?
The word ORB is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
O1
R1
B4
Total: 6 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.