English-Russian translations for sphere

Definition of sphere

  • A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter
  • The apparent outer limit of space; the edge of the heavens, imagined as a hollow globe within which celestial bodies appear to be embedded.
  • Any of the concentric hollow transparent globes formerly believed to rotate around the Earth, and which carried the heavenly bodies; there were originally believed to be eight, and later nine and ten; friction between them was thought to cause a harmonious sound .
  • An area of activity for a planet; or by extension, an area of influence for a god, hero etc.
  • The set of all points in three-dimensional Euclidean space that are a fixed distance from a fixed point
  • To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere
  • To make round or spherical; to perfect

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