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- Dictionaryring/rɪŋ/
noun
- 1. 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" Similar
- 2. a ring-shaped or circular object: "an inflatable rubber ring" Similar
verb
- 1. surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment: "the courthouse was ringed with police"
- 2. put an aluminium strip round the leg of (a bird) for subsequent identification: British "only a small proportion of warblers are caught and ringed"
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RING definition: 1. a circle of any material, or any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement…. Learn more.
1. : a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing. a key ring. a towel ring. 2. : a circlet usually of precious metal worn especially on the finger. 3. a. : a circular line, figure, or object. smoke ring. b. : an encircling arrangement. a ring of suburbs. c.
ring suggests a small and intimately related group, combined for selfish and often dishonest purposes: a gambling ring. A clique is a small group that prides itself on its congeniality and exclusiveness: cliques in a school.
a group of people who help each other, often secretly and in a way that is to their advantage: a drug ring. a spy ring. See also. ringleader. [ C ] (US usually element) a circular piece of material often made of metal that can be heated in order to be used for cooking: a gas ring. an electric ring. [ C ]
Ring definition: a typically circular band of metal or other durable material, especially one of gold or other precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament, a token of betrothal or marriage, etc.. See examples of RING used in a sentence.
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 for carrying, holding, or containing something: a napkin ring.
A ring is a circular or oval shape, like the rings around Saturn or a ring of trees surrounding an open field, or the ring of delicious fried pastry that we call a doughnut.
something that is the shape of a circle: The children sat in a ring around the teacher. ring noun [C] (SOUND) the sound a bell makes: The ring of the doorbell woke him up. a crime/drug/spy, etc ring. a group of people who are involved in an illegal activity together. a boxing/circus ring.
noun. rings. Any similar sound. The ring of laughter. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A pair of circular metal bands suspended in the air for gymnastic exercises, on which balancing and swinging maneuvers are performed while holding the bands as motionless as possible. American Heritage.
Jewelry a typically circular band of metal or other durable material, esp. one of gold or other precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament, a token of betrothal or marriage, etc. anything having the form of such a band: a napkin ring; a smoke ring.
