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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