circle
/ˈsɜɹkəl/
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; A state of moving as to follow a circle; a route that forms a circle; Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures
- plural
- circles
Meanings
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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)
They sat in a circle.
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The students sat in a circle.
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A state of moving as to follow a circle; a route that forms a circle
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Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures
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A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest
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A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.; The people who associate with and follow someone; one's inner circle
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A real or figurative cycle
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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 pointrare
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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).; The orbit of an astronomical bodyrare
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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 circle of latituderare
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Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.; Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figuresrare