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(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"

a square platform marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"

a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band"

attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns"

sound loudly and sonorously; "the bells rang"

(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"

make a ringing sound

a square platform marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"

To cause to sound, especially by striking, as a metallic body; as, to ring a bell.

To make (a sound), as by ringing a bell; to sound.

To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.

To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body, particularly a metallic one.

To practice making music with bells.

To sound loud; to resound; to be filled with a ringing or reverberating sound.

To continue to sound or vibrate; to resound.

To be filled with report or talk; as, the whole town rings with his fame.

A sound; especially, the sound of vibrating metals; as, the ring of a bell.

Any loud sound; the sound of numerous voices; a sound continued, repeated, or reverberated.

A chime, or set of bells harmonically tuned.

A circle, or a circular line, or anything in the form of a circular line or hoop.

Specifically, a circular ornament of gold or other precious material worn on the finger, or attached to the ear, the nose, or some other part of the person; as, a wedding ring.

A circular area in which races are or run or other sports are performed; an arena.

An inclosed space in which pugilists fight; hence, figuratively, prize fighting.

A circular group of persons.

The plane figure included between the circumferences of two concentric circles.

The solid generated by the revolution of a circle, or other figure, about an exterior straight line (as an axis) lying in the same plane as the circle or other figure.

An instrument, formerly used for taking the sun's altitude, consisting of a brass ring suspended by a swivel, with a hole at one side through which a solar ray entering indicated the altitude on the graduated inner surface opposite.

An elastic band partly or wholly encircling the spore cases of ferns. See Illust. of Sporangium.

A clique; an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish purpose, as to control the market, distribute offices, obtain contracts, etc.

To surround with a ring, or as with a ring; to encircle.

To make a ring around by cutting away the bark; to girdle; as, to ring branches or roots.

To fit with a ring or with rings, as the fingers, or a swine's snout.

To rise in the air spirally.

To cause to sound, especially by striking, as a metallic body; as, to ring a bell.

To make (a sound), as by ringing a bell; to sound.

To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.

To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body, particularly a metallic one.

To practice making music with bells.

To sound loud; to resound; to be filled with a ringing or reverberating sound.

To continue to sound or vibrate; to resound.

To be filled with report or talk; as, the whole town rings with his fame.

A sound; especially, the sound of vibrating metals; as, the ring of a bell.

Any loud sound; the sound of numerous voices; a sound continued, repeated, or reverberated.

A chime, or set of bells harmonically tuned.

A circle, or a circular line, or anything in the form of a circular line or hoop.

Specifically, a circular ornament of gold or other precious material worn on the finger, or attached to the ear, the nose, or some other part of the person; as, a wedding ring.

A circular area in which races are or run or other sports are performed; an arena.

An inclosed space in which pugilists fight; hence, figuratively, prize fighting.

A circular group of persons.

The plane figure included between the circumferences of two concentric circles.

The solid generated by the revolution of a circle, or other figure, about an exterior straight line (as an axis) lying in the same plane as the circle or other figure.

An instrument, formerly used for taking the sun's altitude, consisting of a brass ring suspended by a swivel, with a hole at one side through which a solar ray entering indicated the altitude on the graduated inner surface opposite.

An elastic band partly or wholly encircling the spore cases of ferns. See Illust. of Sporangium.

A clique; an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish purpose, as to control the market, distribute offices, obtain contracts, etc.

To surround with a ring, or as with a ring; to encircle.

To make a ring around by cutting away the bark; to girdle; as, to ring branches or roots.

To fit with a ring or with rings, as the fingers, or a swine's snout.

To rise in the air spirally.

The sound made by a bell or by metals made to vibrate; a circle; a hoop or circular band; a small hoop of gold, etc., worn as an ornament, usually on the finger or attached to the ear; a space set off for contests or displays; as, a circus ring; a race course; a combination of men, usually for a selfish aim or purpose; as, a political ring.

To sound, as a bell when struck; to sound loudly and clearly; as, his voice rang out; resound; as, the woods ring with song; to cause a bell to sound; as, to ring for a maid; to be filled with report or talk; as, the whole town rings with his fame.

To cause to sound, as metal when struck; to produce (a sound), as by striking a bell; as, ring the alarm; proclaim aloud or abroad; as, ring in the year; to put a ring around; encircle; to fit or decorate with a ring.

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Ringing.

Rang.

Anything in the form of a circle; a small hoop of gold, variously ornamented, worn as on the finger; a hoop; a circular course; the betting arena on a race-course.

To encircle; to fit or arm with a ring; to cut a ring of bark out of a tree.

The sound as of a bell or a metallic body; the loud repeated sounds, as of voices in acclamation; a peal or chime of bells.

1. A circular band surrounding a wide central opening. 2. In anatomy, annulus, any approximately circular structure surrounding an opening or a level area. 3. The chain of atoms in a closed-chain compound.

A continuous substance inclosing a plane circular space, as femoral ring.

A circle: a small hoop, usually of metal, worn on the finger as an ornament: a circular area for races, etc.: a circular group of persons: a clique or combination for selfish purposes in politics: the prize ring, the occupation of the pugilist.

To encircle: to fit with a ring.

To sound as a bell when struck: to tinkle: to practice the art of ringing bells: to continue to sound: to be filled with report.

To cause to sound, as a metal: to produce by ringing:-pa.t. rang, rung; pa.p. rung.

A sound, esp. of metals: the sound of many voices: a chime of many bells.

A circle; hoop; circular figure or group; ares.

Rang, rung.

Sound, as of a bell.

To cause to sound, as a bell. &c.

To sound, as a bell; be filled with sound.

To encircle; supply with rings.

To sound, as a bell; announce or proclaim, as by sounding bells.

A circular band, as of gold for the finger.

A circular area or arena.

A group of tthings or persons in a circle; combination of persons, as in politics.

The sound of, or as of, a bell.

A circle, or anything in the form of a circular line or hoop; a circular course or area; a group round; a combination for private ends; the pugilistic class.

A sound, particularly the sound of metals; any loud sound, or sound continued, repeated, or reverberated; a chime or set of bells harmonically tuned.

To encircle; to fit with a ring or rings.

To cause to sound, particularly by striking a metallic body; to sound aloud.

To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body; to practise the art of ringing bells; to tinkle; to be filled with talk. To ring the changes upon, to use in various senses.

A name given to natural, circular, or roundish apertures, with muscular or aponeurotic parietes, which serve for the passage of some vessel or canal: - as the umbilical ring, inguinal ring, etc.

A circular band or hoop; a structure surrounding a circular opening.

n. [Anglo-Saxon] A circle or circular line, or any thing in the form of a circular line or hoop;— a circle of gold or other substance worn as an ornament;— a circle of iron or other metal to which things are attached, or by which a hold for a purchase is obtained;—a circle of persons formed for a dance or other sports; also, the area within the circle for wrestling, boxing, &c.; hence, the ring, pugilism; prize-fighting.

V.t. To surround with a ring or as with a ring; to encircle;- to out out a ring of, as bark. To cause to sound, especially by striking, as a metallic body;- to produce by ringing, as a sound or peal;— to repeat often, loudly, or earnestly;— v.i. To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body;— to chime;— to resound; to continue to sound or vibrate; to tinkle;— to be filled with report or talk;- imp. rang or rung: pp. rung: ppr. ringing.

n. A sound; especially, the sound of metals;— any loud sound or sound continued, repeated, or reverberated;- a chime or set of bells harmonically tuned.