Ring
/ɹɪŋ/
Ring is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.
“a crime ring; a prostitution ring; a bidding ring (at an auction sale)”
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A piece of food in the shape of a ring.
“onion rings”
verb
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To make an incision around; to girdle.
“They ringed the trees to make the clearing easier next year.”
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To attach a ring to, especially for identification.
“We managed to ring 22 birds this morning.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English ring, from Old English hring.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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