Zirkel meaning in English — circle, coterie

English meaning

circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
coterie noun A small, close-knit group of people who share an interest or purpose and who keep others at a distance.

Zirkel is used for these senses in English:

Circinus (constellation) A small constellation of the southern winter sky, said to resemble a compass. It lies between the constellations of Centaurus and Triangulum Australe.
circle A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
coterie A circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose.
pair of compasses A tool for drawing accurate circles or circular arcs, or for measuring or transferring lengths, usually consisting of two arms joined with an adjustable hinge at one end; until the middle ages both arms always had metal points at their free ends (this version is now called a divider or pair of dividers), but in recent centuries for a device called a compass or pair of compasses, one arm typically holds a ruling pen, pencil, or some other implement for making marks.

noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.

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