Circle

Word CIRCLE
Character 6
Hyphenation cir cle
Pronunciations /ˈsɜɹkəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Circle"

What do we mean by circle?

A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center. noun

A planar region bounded by a circle. noun

Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve. noun

A circular or nearly circular course, circuit, or orbit. noun

A traffic circle. noun

A series or process that finishes at its starting point or continuously repeats itself; a cycle. noun

A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement. noun

A territorial or administrative division, especially of a province, in some European countries. noun

A sphere of influence or interest; domain. noun

A vicious circle. noun

To make or form a circle around. intransitive verb

To move in a circle around. intransitive verb

To move in a circle. synonym: turn. intransitive verb

(circle the wagons) To take a defensive position; become defensive. idiom

In elementary geom., a plane figure whose periphery is everywhere equally distant from a point within it, the center; in modern geom., the periphery of such a figure; a circumference. noun

A circular formation or arrangement; a circlet; a ring: as, a circle of stones or of lights. noun

A round body; a sphere; an orb. noun

Circuit; course. noun

Compass; inclosure. noun

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.

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

The orbit of an astronomical body.

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.

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.

A traffic circle or roundabout.

Compass; circuit; enclosure.

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.

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.

(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

1. A button on your playstation controller. Urban Dictionary

Its not like a triangle with the corners, it is never ending. Urban Dictionary

A dumb fucktard, stupid enough to post videos of himself fondling with ugly bats. A circle really loves his bat. He is sure he loves her...or him. The latest time a circle can be up is ten past twelve. A circle would generally visit his gong/bat in sandals ,looking like a chodu. A circle generally predicts his love life 10 years in advance, but lol breaks up after 10 days. Urban Dictionary

What Dundonians call a round-a-bout. Urban Dictionary

A stick of gum Opposite of a square since it makes your breath smell good Urban Dictionary

Another definition for hoes, or weckos.... Urban Dictionary

A group of people who sit in a circle in odd places ditching people. the person who wants to hang out calls them and they talk and then they say ill call you back later about it. they never call you back and you sit and wait. all the people you call or are going to call sit in the same circle placeing bets on who calls and when. the circle is gaurded by very random things or people. the circle is a very haunting thing and you do not want to get involved in it. Urban Dictionary

Possibly the worst QCS writing task theme in the history of forever. Urban Dictionary

Circle refers to circle shape xanax bars usually 2MG IN SIZE. this has same effect as the bars. Urban Dictionary

A fat person who resembles the shape....circle Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Circle

The word "circle" in example sentences

_ A circle whose center moves around _upon_, or in, the circumference of another _circle_; as the orbit of the moon in its motion with the earth around the sun. ❋ Elmer W. Cavins (N/A)

(_Goes inside circle and sits down up_ C. _in circle_.) ❋ Bayard Veiller (1906)

(STANDISH _places the chairs above and below the table in the circle, then the chair on the_ R. _side of the fireplace in the circle_.) ❋ Bayard Veiller (1906)

The main circle is bi-directional and each entrance has it's own unidirectional mini circle. ❋ Unknown (2004)

We need not imagine that Aristides meant the word circle literally. ❋ Barry Strauss (2004)

And in particular he singled out for comment the following question, which was one of those set, “Using the term circle as extending to the case where the radius is a pure imaginary, it is required to construct the common chord of two given circles.” ❋ Airy, George Biddell, Sir (1896)

My brother has relayed his circle is the same ... few hunt squirrels, and those that once did have put it to the side for deer, turkey, etc. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This circle is a foundation for each of our lives. ❋ Alice Walker Blog Administrator (2008)

I stay within what I call my circle of competence. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think the circle is a fine form as well especially since clothes will fill any space. ❋ Unknown (2008)

How he squares this circle is the great unknown of the current Tory mini-revival. ❋ Stephen Tall (2007)

I discovered that I had to find the equation of art and design, which we know as circle-triangle-square. ❋ John Maeda (2008)

Then they would have what they called circle dances where you would stop and dance with whomever you stopped with. ❋ Unknown (1975)

[Push] [the circle] buttton ❋ Ribwich (2004)

This rings are a symbol of eternity, its a circle--not like a [triangle] with the [corners], its [never ending]. hooohh, you do me. ❋ Spidynico (2008)

Don't be [a fucking] circle! ❋ Daddy Loves You! (2016)

[Tam]: Hey Willy, where's that new pub [ye ken]? Willy: [Jist] doon there, tak a left at that wee circle and straight on like Tam: Ta Willy ❋ Seumas (2008)

After that [square] I just smoked, I need [a circle] to clean [my mouth] ❋ Trickmaster_J (2005)

dam that circle jus sucked [my boys] dick, and now she [funna] [do me]... ❋ Alex Rivers (2006)

If we had more [friends] then we wouldnt have [a circle]. ❋ Circle Freakkk (2006)

[circle]... [CIRCLE]?! [THE LION KING] ISNT EVEN [ON HERE]!! worst.. task.. ever. ❋ Simowns. (2008)

[MY GUY] HAS only 20 [bars] but does have 100 [circles]. ❋ Bigmcdowell (2007)

[Look at] her, she's a [reyt] circleLook at him, he's [a million] a cirlce ❋ Katacombes (2006)

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