RING
\ɹˈɪŋ], \ɹˈɪŋ], \ɹ_ˈɪ_ŋ]\
Definitions of RING
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
- 1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
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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"
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a square platform marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
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a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"
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a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
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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"
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attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns"
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sound loudly and sonorously; "the bells rang"
By Princeton University
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(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
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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"
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make a ringing sound
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a square platform marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
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a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To cause to sound, especially by striking, as a metallic body; as, to ring a bell.
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To make (a sound), as by ringing a bell; to sound.
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To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.
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To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body, particularly a metallic one.
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To practice making music with bells.
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To sound loud; to resound; to be filled with a ringing or reverberating sound.
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To continue to sound or vibrate; to resound.
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To be filled with report or talk; as, the whole town rings with his fame.
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A sound; especially, the sound of vibrating metals; as, the ring of a bell.
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Any loud sound; the sound of numerous voices; a sound continued, repeated, or reverberated.
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A chime, or set of bells harmonically tuned.
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A circle, or a circular line, or anything in the form of a circular line or hoop.
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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.
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A circular area in which races are or run or other sports are performed; an arena.
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An inclosed space in which pugilists fight; hence, figuratively, prize fighting.
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A circular group of persons.
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The plane figure included between the circumferences of two concentric circles.
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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.
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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.
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An elastic band partly or wholly encircling the spore cases of ferns. See Illust. of Sporangium.
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A clique; an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish purpose, as to control the market, distribute offices, obtain contracts, etc.
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To surround with a ring, or as with a ring; to encircle.
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To make a ring around by cutting away the bark; to girdle; as, to ring branches or roots.
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To fit with a ring or with rings, as the fingers, or a swine's snout.
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To rise in the air spirally.
By Oddity Software
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To cause to sound, especially by striking, as a metallic body; as, to ring a bell.
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To make (a sound), as by ringing a bell; to sound.
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To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly.
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To sound, as a bell or other sonorous body, particularly a metallic one.
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To practice making music with bells.
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To sound loud; to resound; to be filled with a ringing or reverberating sound.
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To continue to sound or vibrate; to resound.
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To be filled with report or talk; as, the whole town rings with his fame.
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A sound; especially, the sound of vibrating metals; as, the ring of a bell.
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Any loud sound; the sound of numerous voices; a sound continued, repeated, or reverberated.
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A chime, or set of bells harmonically tuned.
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A circle, or a circular line, or anything in the form of a circular line or hoop.
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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.
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A circular area in which races are or run or other sports are performed; an arena.
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An inclosed space in which pugilists fight; hence, figuratively, prize fighting.
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A circular group of persons.
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The plane figure included between the circumferences of two concentric circles.
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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.
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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.
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An elastic band partly or wholly encircling the spore cases of ferns. See Illust. of Sporangium.
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A clique; an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish purpose, as to control the market, distribute offices, obtain contracts, etc.
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To surround with a ring, or as with a ring; to encircle.
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To make a ring around by cutting away the bark; to girdle; as, to ring branches or roots.
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To fit with a ring or with rings, as the fingers, or a swine's snout.
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To rise in the air spirally.
By Noah Webster.
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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.
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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.
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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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Rang.
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Rung.
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Ringing.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Rang.
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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.
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To encircle; to fit or arm with a ring; to cut a ring of bark out of a tree.
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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.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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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.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
By William R. Warner
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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.
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To encircle: to fit with a ring.
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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.
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To cause to sound, as a metal: to produce by ringing:-pa.t. rang, rung; pa.p. rung.
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A sound, esp. of metals: the sound of many voices: a chime of many bells.
By Daniel Lyons
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A circle; hoop; circular figure or group; ares.
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Rang, rung.
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Sound, as of a bell.
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To cause to sound, as a bell. &c.
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To sound, as a bell; be filled with sound.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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To encircle; supply with rings.
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To sound, as a bell; announce or proclaim, as by sounding bells.
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A circular band, as of gold for the finger.
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A circular area or arena.
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A group of tthings or persons in a circle; combination of persons, as in politics.
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The sound of, or as of, a bell.
By James Champlin Fernald
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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.
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A sound, particularly the sound of metals; any loud sound, or sound continued, repeated, or reverberated; a chime or set of bells harmonically tuned.
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To encircle; to fit with a ring or rings.
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To cause to sound, particularly by striking a metallic body; to sound aloud.
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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.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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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.
By Robley Dunglison
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.
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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.
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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.
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