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Meaning of "zorbing" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ZORBING

Z + orb (sphere) + -ing1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ZORBING

zorbing  [ˈzɔːbɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZORBING

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Zorbing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZORBING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Zorbing

Zorbing is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface in pubs and clubs around the UK, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden or metal ramps. There are two types of orbs, harnessed and non-harnessed. Non-harness orbs carry up to three riders, while the harness orbs are constructed for one to two riders. Double-harness spheres have different slope requirements, and must only be operated in specific locations. The longer runs are approximately half a mile. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by David and Andrew Akers.

Definition of zorbing in the English dictionary

The definition of zorbing in the dictionary is the activity of travelling downhill inside a large air-cushioned hollow ball.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZORBING


absorbing
əbˈsɔːbɪŋ
attention-grabbing
əˈtenʃənˌɡræbɪŋ
bing
bɪŋ
clubbing
ˈklʌbɪŋ
curbing
ˈkɜːbɪŋ
disturbing
dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ
dubbing
ˈdʌbɪŋ
kerbing
ˈkɜːbɪŋ
perturbing
pəˈtɜːbɪŋ
probing
ˈprəʊbɪŋ
rubbing
ˈrʌbɪŋ
scrubbing
ˈskrʌbɪŋ
snowtubing
ˈsnəʊˌtjuːbɪŋ
sobbing
ˈsɒbɪŋ
stabbing
ˈstæbɪŋ
throbbing
ˈθrɒbɪŋ
tubing
ˈtjuːbɪŋ
undisturbing
ˌʌndɪˈstɜːbɪŋ
verbing
ˈvɜːbɪŋ
webbing
ˈwɛbɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZORBING

zootype
zootypic
zooxanthella
zooxanthellae
zoozoo
zopilote
zoppa
zorbonaut
zorgite
zori
zorilla
zorille
zorino
Zorn
Zoroaster
Zoroastrian
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrism
Zorrilla y Moral
zorro

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZORBING

back-stabbing
beachcombing
blabbing
bobbing
bombing
carpet bombing
climbing
cribbing
free climbing
grabbing
mobbing
nabbing
plumbing
ribbing
robbing
rock climbing
stubbing
subbing
suicide bombing
tubbing

Synonyms and antonyms of zorbing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zorbing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZORBING

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The translations of zorbing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zorbing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

zorbing
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zorbing
570 millions of speakers

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zorbing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

zorbing
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

zorbing
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зорбинг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zorbing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

zorbing
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zorbing
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zorbing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zorbing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

zorbing
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조빙
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zorbing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

zorbing
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

zorbing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झोर्बिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zorbing
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zorbing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zorbing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зорбінг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Zorbing
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Zorbing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Zorbing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

zorbing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Zorbing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zorbing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZORBING»

The term «zorbing» is regularly used and occupies the 94.677 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZORBING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zorbing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZORBING»

Discover the use of zorbing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zorbing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Angling to Zorbing: Sports from a to Z
Introduces young readers to illustrated definitions of words from A to Z using sports.
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2010
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From Al Desko to Zorbing: New Words for the 21st Century
This simple concept book provides both a fun gift and an interesting talking point sure to please word enthusiasts everywhere.
Kerry Maxwell, 2006
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CAUTION ! READING THIS BOOK CAN MAKE YOU THINK: The Premier ...
In 1994, a pair of Kiwis decided that New Zealand needed another lesser-known sport, so they invented Zorbing. The idea may have come from watching small rodents (e.g., hamsters) run inside the plastic “exercise balls” during the 1970s or  ...
Roger Huff, 2013
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Make Writing Exciting, Grades 3 - 4
Have you ever heard of Zorb® It is the latest craze for people who like extreme sports. It started in New Zealand. You can take the ride there an in Tennnesssee. More and more people try it every year. Zorbing is as easy as rolling down a hill.
Kelly Gunzenhauser, 2011
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The Gap-Year Guidebook 2013
... to reach dizzy heights, Plas y Brenin offers a vast range of activities and courses. Pod Zorbing ID UK SystemRef E: info@zorbing.co.uk 0845 430 3322 www.zorbing.co.uk Harness zorbing in London - two person ball. Also do aqua zorbing.
Jonathan Barnes, 2012
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Switzerland
The latest craze, which you have to be crazy to try, is zorbing, where you're strapped into a giant plastic ball and sent spinning down a hill. The major operators able to arrange most sports include the following: Alpinraft (%033 823 41 00; ...
Nicola Williams, Damien Simonis, Kerry Walker, 2009
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The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insider's Guide ...
... 165 feet above the ground, at a speedy 50 miles per hour? ZorBing. Ever. heard of Zorbing? It's a wild—and dizzying—experience where you roll down a hill inside a giant ball. The New Zealand company that originated it coined the term ...
Peter Greenberg, 2012
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Discovering Family Fun with Autism: 50+ Activities, ...
Zorbing is an activity you might have to see to believe, so perform a search on that term on YouTube to check out some videos of the thrill in action. What you'll find are videos of huge, clear, inflated spheres with an inner sphere in the center.
Susan Walton, 2010
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Ultimate Book of Sports: The Essential Collection of Rules, ...
TIIIIITIINITT ZORBING? IT'S PROBABLY THE MOST DANGEROUS SPORT you' ve never heard of. Zorbs are double-chamber transparent spheres, anywhere from 8 to 10 feet in diameter. Riders climb in and roll down an inclined slope (not  ...
Scott McNeely, 2012
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The Gap-Year Guidebook 2010
Pod Zorbing 2048 393 Selsdon Road, Croydon, Surrey CR2 7AW Harness zorbing in London - two person ball. Also do aqua zorbing. Poole Harbour Watersports 1758 284 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset BH14 8HU Learn to ...
Alison Withers, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZORBING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zorbing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch Ryan Tubridy give zorbing a try in Co Mayo
The 2fm presenter seemed to have a great laugh rolling down a hill, but the same certainly cannot be said for the woman who accompanied him. She screamed ... «Irish Mirror, Jun 15»
2
VIDEO: Ryan Tubridy takes on zorbing in Westport
For those of you who don't know what it is, zorbing is when you are strapped inside a large inflatable sphere and rolled down a hill. It's often classed as an ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
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Water zorbing proving hit among tourists in Nainital Jun 9, 9:36 am
Nainital, June 09 (ANI): Water zorbing is attracting tourists in large numbers to Bhimtal, a lake town in Uttarakhand. The tourists are enjoying the sport in which a ... «ANINEWS, Jun 15»
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Water zorbing on offer at Sheffield swimming pool
A community run swimming pool in Sheffield is offering water zorbing to try to ... Water zorbing sessions - said to be considered the closest thing to walking on ... «The Star, Jun 15»
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Over 55s hotel chain says its guests now want adrenaline-fuelled …
Warner Leisure Hotels, which targets stays for the over-55s, says half its guests want adrenalin-fuelled activities, prompting the company to introduce 'zorbing' at ... «This is Money, May 15»
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WATCH: Zorbing Ball Brings Indiana Jones Boulder Stunt to Life
As a tribute to one of the most famous movie stunts of all time, a group of friends recreated the Raiders of the Lost Ark boulder scene using a zorbing ball. «People Magazine, Apr 15»
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ADRENALIN JUNKIE: Water Zorbing and Rifle Shooting at the …
BOY IN A BUBBLE: Simon Lockyer tries his hand at Water Zorbing and air rifle shooting at the Ultimate Adventure Centre in Bideford. Pictures: Mike Southon. «North Devon Journal, Aug 14»
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Knights jousting and zorbing at the Chertsey Show
Making a much-requested return to the programme this year is jousting, replaced last year with zorbing. The show, which will take place in the Mead Lane ... «Get Surrey, Aug 14»
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Zorbing: Fancy a roll in a huge inflatable ball?
The team at the new Rolling Haggis zorbing experience believe Hillend is the perfect location for the venture and have ploughed £100,000 into what they claim ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 14»
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Snettisham zorbing park is up and rolling after planning approval
Visitors have been enjoying zorbing, trampolines and bouncy boxing now XS Pursuits ... The new Zorb Experience at Park Farm - Neil Grant (front) with his team. «Lynn News, Apr 14»

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