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Meaning
Noun
●
In Geometry:
A
two-dimensional
geometric
figure
, a
line
,
consisting of
the set
of all
those
points
in a
plane
that are
equally
distant
from a given point (center).
●
A
two-dimensional
geometric
figure
, a
disk
,
consisting of
the set
of all
those
points
of a
plane
at a
distance
less than
or
equal
to a
fixed
distance
(radius) from a given point.
●
Any
shape
,
curve
or
arrangement
of
objects
that
approximates
to or
resembles
the
geometric
figures.
Any
thin
three-dimensional
equivalent
of the
geometric
figures.
A
curve
that
more or less
forms
part or
all of
a circle.
●
A specific group of
persons
; especially one who
shares
a common interest.
●
The
orbit
of an
astronomical
body.
●
In Cricket:
A
line
comprising
two
semicircles
of 30
yards
radius
centred
on the
wickets
joined
by
straight lines
parallel
to the
pitch
used to
enforce
field restrictions
in a
one-day
match.
●
In Wicca:
A
ritual
circle
that is
cast
three
times
deosil
and
closes
three
times
widdershins
either
in the air
with a
wand
or
literally
with
stones
or other
items
used for worship.
●
In Indian English, Philippine English & South African English:
A
traffic circle
or roundabout.
●
Compass;
circuit
; enclosure.
●
In Astronomy:
An
instrument
of
observation
, whose
graduated
limb
consists of
an
entire
circle
. When
fixed to
a
wall in
an
observatory
, it is called a
mural circle
; when
mounted
with a
telescope
on an
axis
and in Y's, in the
plane
of the
meridian
, a
meridian
or
transit
circle
; when
involving
the
principle
of
reflection
, like the
sextant
, a
reflecting circle
; and when that of
repeating
an
angle
several
times
continuously
along the
graduated
limb
, a
repeating
circle
.
●
A
series
ending
where it
begins
, and
repeating
itself.
●
In Logic:
A form of
argument
in which two or more
unproved
statements
are used to
prove
each other
;
inconclusive
reasoning.
●
Indirect form of
words
; circumlocution.
●
A
territorial
division
or district.
●
A
bagginess
of the
skin
below the
eyes
from
lack
of sleep.
Verb
●
To
travel
around along a
curved
path.
●
To surround.
●
To place or
mark
a
circle
around.
●
To
travel
in circles.
Name
●
A
census-designated place
in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. Erroneously
thought
to be on the Arctic Circle, which is 50
miles
further north.
●
A
town
, the
county seat
of McCone County, Montana, United States. Named after a
cattle
brand
in the form of a circle.
●
the Circle
line
of the London Underground,
originally
the Inner Circle.
●
A
surname
from German.
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Wiktionary
Synonyms
Coil
Ring
Loop
Disc
Disk
Round
Bunch
Gang
Group
Related
Loop
Ring
Sphere
Triangle
Corner
Curve
Cone
Bubble
Orbit
Rectangle
Cluster
Line
Radius
Square
Cube
Rotate
Crescent
Group
Spiral
Pit
Maze
Polygon
Shadow
Dot
Point
Spin
Surround
Twist
Hole
Vortex
Clique
Arc
Frame
Cross
Arrow
Wrap
Roam
Pyramid
Traverse
Mark
Wall
Picture
Centre
Zone
Move
Ribbon
Swirl
Block
Band
Circular
Wheel
Row
Disc
String
Path
Box
Circulate
Bar
Plane
Cylinder
Place
Bend
Straight Line
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Rhymes
Merkel
Furcal
Cercal
Circle
Opercle
Novercal
Lupercal
Squircle
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