ring — meaning in English

English meaning

• circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
• circular adj Shaped like or relating to a circle.
• hoop noun A circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material.
• quoit noun A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.

Senses

ring is used for these senses in English:

• circle Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
• circular Of or relating to a circle.
• hoop A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.
• quoit A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.

circle — full definition

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

circular — full definition

1. adj Shaped like or relating to a circle.
2. adj Describing an argument that assumes what it is trying to prove, so it never actually reaches a conclusion.
3. noun A printed notice or advertisement sent to a large number of people.

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