beugel — meaning in English

English meaning

• braces noun A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.

Senses

beugel is used for these senses in English:

• braces (orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
• ring (jewelry) A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.

braces — full definition

1. noun A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
2. noun Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders.

ring — full definition

1. noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
2. noun A roughly circular arrangement or shape, or an enclosed area used for a contest such as boxing.
3. verb To make a clear, resonant sound, as a bell does; also, to telephone someone.

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