Meaning of around the world | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Around Earth from east to west, or west to east, thus crossing all meridians.
2. A particular trick move with a yo-yo.
3. In a large proportion of Earth; in various parts of Earth.
4. A specific weightlifting exercise.

Examples

“He sailed around the world.”

“The great invasion games of basketball, field and ice hockey, lacrosse and the varied football codes seem to provide⟳ an immense attraction for all ages, and billions of people around the world play⟳ and watch⟳ these sports.”

“[…] and proceeds to deftly execute an over-the-falls, a cat's cradle and two around-the-worlds”

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