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zorb

verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /zɔː(ɹ)b/

noun

Etymology: Originally the trademarked name of a particular brand of sphere; perhaps from orb.

  1. A large, transparent, inflatable ball, inside which a person may be secured and then rolled downhill.

    Uneven plains that are interspersed with pebbles and rocks are likely to cause punctures in the zorbs.

    There's even a kids' zorb for the under six.

verb

Etymology: Originally the trademarked name of a particular brand of sphere; perhaps from orb.

  1. To roll downhill or engage in sports in a zorb ball.

    People who've zorbed in New Zealand, say Swiss mountains are too steep to allow the leisurely roll-out that's the real thrill.

    We hadn't even zorbed. Not all bad news then.