Circling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Circling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of circle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of circle.
More Meanings
- A circular motion.
- (uncountable) The practice of sitting in a circle and taking turns to speak about one's emotions or experiences while the others listen, intended to be therapeutic or to strengthen relations within the group.
Example Sentences
[…] one of these birds came wheeling and screaming round his head in a maze of untrackably swift circlings.
The mentoring curriculum included feminist strategies designed to facilitate egalitarian relationships in the groups, including circling, where each person takes a turn to speak while others in the group listen in situations involving decision making or conflict, […]
Word Forms
- circlings
Synonyms for circling
Depending on context, synonyms include moving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moving, circular, surrounding, encircling, hovering, flying.
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