noun

1. any round, ball-shaped thing; sphere; specif.,
   1. the earth
   2. a spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
   3. a similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
2. anything shaped somewhat like a globe; specif.,
   1. a round glass container, as for goldfish
   2. a rounded glass cover for a lamp
   3. a small, golden ball used as a symbol of authority

Etymology: ME < L globus, a ball: for IE base see climb

transitive verb, intransitive verb globed, globing glob′·ing