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Powered by Oxford Languages · Bing TranslatorLook it upWe couldn't find a definition. Try searching the web forring[riNG]✕PlayNOUNring (noun) · rings (plural noun) · the ring (noun)- a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority:"a diamond ring" ·"he had a silver ring on one finger" · "a bishop's ring"synonyms:
- a ring-shaped or circular object:"fried onion rings"
- a circular marking or pattern:"black rings around her eyes"
- a group of people or things arranged in a circle:"everyone sat in a ring, holding hands" ·"he pointed to the ring of trees"
- a circular or spiral course:"they were dancing energetically in a ring"
- astronomya thin band or disk of rock and ice particles around a planet:"Saturn's rings"
- short for tree ring.
- archaeologya circular prehistoric earthwork, typically consisting of a bank and ditch:"a ring ditch"
- an enclosed space, surrounded by seating for spectators, in which a sport, performance, or show takes place:"a circus ring"
- a roped enclosure for boxing or wrestling:"a boxing ring" ·"he was knocking me all around the ring"
- (the ring)the profession, sport, or institution of boxing:"Fogerty quit the ring to play professional rugby league"
- a group of people drawn together due to a shared interest or goal, especially one involving illegal or unscrupulous activity:"the police had been investigating the drug ring"synonyms:gang · syndicate · cartel · mob · band · organization · confederation ·confederacy · federation · union · association · circle · society · combine · consortium · alliance · league · cabal · cell · coterie · crew · junta
- mathematicsa set of elements with two binary operations, addition and multiplication, the second being distributive over the first and associative.
VERBring (verb) · rings (third person present) · ringed (past tense) · ringed (past participle) · ringing (present participle)- surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment:"the courthouse was ringed with police"
- form a line around the edge of (something circular):"dark shadows ringed his eyes"
- BRITISHdraw a circle around (something), especially to focus attention on it:"an area of Tribeca had been ringed in red"
- put a circular band through the nose of (a bull, pig, or other farm animal) to lead or otherwise control it:"in the mid 1850s there were fines for not ringing swine"
ORIGINOld English hring, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ring, German Ring, also to the noun rank.ring[riNG]✕PlayVERBring (verb) · rings (third person present) · rang (past tense) · ringing (present participle) · rung (past participle)- make a clear resonant or vibrating sound:"a bell rang loudly" ·"his words rang in the clear air"
- cause (a bell or alarm) to ring:"he walked up to the door and rang the bell"
- (of a telephone) produce a series of resonant or vibrating sounds to signal an incoming call:"the phone rang again as I replaced it"
- call for service or attention by sounding a bell:"he rang and rang until every last brother was awake" ·"Ruth, will you ring for some tea?"
- sound (the hour, a peal, etc.) on a bell or bells:"a bell ringing the hour"
- BRITISHcall by telephone:"I rang her this morning" ·"I tried to ring, but the lines to Moscow were engaged"
- (of a person's ears) be filled with a continuous buzzing or humming sound, especially as the aftereffect of a blow or loud noise:"he yelled so loudly that my eardrums rang"
- convey a specified impression or quality:"the author's honesty rings true"
NOUNring (noun) · rings (plural noun)- an act of causing a bell to sound, or the resonant sound caused by this:"there was a ring at the door"
- each of a series of resonant or vibrating sounds signaling an incoming telephone call.
- informala telephone call:"I'd better give her a ring tomorrow"synonyms:
- a loud clear sound or tone:"the ring of sledgehammers on metal"
- a particular quality conveyed by something heard or expressed:"the song had a curious ring of nostalgia to it"
- a set of bells, especially church bells.
ORIGINOld English hringan, of Germanic origin, perhaps imitative.Translate ring toNo translation found.Your Recent SearchesWords you've searched will appear here- People also ask
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ring noun uk / rɪŋ / us / rɪŋ / ring noun (CIRCLE) B2 [ C ] a circle of any material, or any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement: The game involved throwing metal rings over a stick. The children sat in a ring around the teacher. Martin Barraud/OJO Images/GettyImages A2 …
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British Dictionary definitions for ring (1 of 2) ring1 / ( rɪŋ) / noun a circular band usually of a precious metal, esp gold, often set with gems and worn upon the finger as an adornment or as …
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ring: [noun] a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing.
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ring 1 (rĭng) n. 1. A circular object, form, line, or arrangement. 2. A small circular band, generally made of precious metal and often set with jewels, worn on the finger. 3. A circular band used …
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1. a : a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger. He gave her an engagement/diamond ring. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. — see color …
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noun (1) Synonyms & Antonyms of ring (Entry 1 of 4) 1 a group involved in secret or criminal activities a ring of counterfeiters passing phony $20 bills Synonyms for ring cabal, conspiracy, …
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Oct 30, 2012 · Ring A gold thingy that stops creepy old men from stealing your wife Rings are very useful against this sort of thing by Asianjoeee November 15, 2019 Get the Ring mug. Ring A …
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from longman business dictionary ring1 /rɪŋ/ noun [ countable] 1 (also price ring) a group of manufacturers or suppliers who have agreed to fix prices, often illegally, so that there is no …
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