meaning of circle
1. A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center.
2. The line that bounds such a figure; a circumference; a ring.
3. An instrument of observation, the graduated limb of which consists of an entire circle.
4. A round body; a sphere; an orb.
5. Compass; circuit; inclosure.
6. A company assembled, or conceived to assemble, about a central point of interest, or bound by a common tie; a class or division of society; a coterie; a set.
7. A circular group of persons; a ring.
8. A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.
9. A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.
10. Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
11. A territorial division or district.
12. To move around; to revolve around.
13. To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle.
14. To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.
15. movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for
">insurance"
Related Words
circle | circle around | circle of curvature | circle of willis | circle round | circled | circler | circlet |
