glass globe

collocation in English

meaningsofglassandglobe

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glass
noun
uk
/ɡlɑːs/us
/ɡlæs/
a hard, transparent material, used to make windows, bottles, and ...
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globe
noun
uk
/ɡləʊb/us
/ɡloʊb/
the ...
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(Definition ofglassandglobefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofglass globe

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In these last four digital projections, a largeglassglobeseesaws tensely back and forth over a central fulcrum.
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Inside this central dome is a meditation hall known as the "inner chamber" - this contains the largest optically-perfectglassglobein the world.
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She has a fondness for using clearglassglobebottles as drinking vessels and likes to spend long moments looking at pools of water.
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It used a camphine lamp in aglassglobethat was sunk in the water.
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Three large windows allowed the glow of the sun to fill the theatre lobby, and below the middle window was an iron balcony furnished withglassglobelanterns.
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These lights, were crafted of polished brass and fitted with etched glass globes.
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On either side are pedestals with pedimented pylons supporting cast iron anthemia-shaped lamps with glass globes.
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The room is adorned with six brass lamps, and chandeliers, which are clustered with glass globes.
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The second balcony and main auditorium were equipped with the same indirect alba glass globes.
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Glass globes (which cost $300 in 2013) are being phased out, as they can seriously injure individuals and cause property and automobile damage when they break.
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Personal lanterns are also permitted; however, in order to protect the caves fragile environment, they can not have glass globes or use kerosene or white gas.
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