adjective, noun
adjective [onlybeforenoun]
1 connected with the orbit of a planet or object in space
2 (BrE) (of a road) built around the edge of a town or city to reduce the amount of traffic travelling through the centre
noun (BrE) a very large RINGROAD, especially if it is a motorway:
the M25 London orbital
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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