Ring

Quick meaning: Ring is a noun meaning (physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.

Meaning

(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.

More Meanings

1. (physical) A group of objects arranged in a circle.
2. A long stripe of contrastive material, colour, etc, that encircles something.
3. (Internet) Ellipsis of webring.
4. An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.
5. (chemistry) A group of atoms linked by bonds to form a closed chain in a molecule.
6. (geometry) A planar geometrical figure included between two concentric circles.
7. A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.

Example Sentences

the ruling ring at Constantinople

a ring of grime around the bathtub

a crime ring; a prostitution ring; a bidding ring (at an auction sale)

It's a blackmail ring, and the district attorneys get a share of the loot.

Word Forms

• rings
• ringing
• ringed

Synonyms for ring

Depending on context, synonyms include rng, resound, echo, call, reverberate, band.

Antonyms for ring

Common opposites include open chain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include band, hoop, pack, encircle, surround, environ.

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