circles Definition

ring, halo

a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a fixed point within the curve

the plane surface bounded by such a curve

to enclose in or as if in a circle

to move or revolve around

to move in or as if in a circle

along the same path or course

the parallel of latitude that is approximately 661/2 degrees south of the equator and that circumscribes the southern frigid zone

the parallel of latitude that is approximately 661/2 degrees north of the equator and that circumscribes the northern frigid zone

a group marked by exclusiveness

a geometric and especially a circular pattern of flattened stalks in a field of grain now usually attributed to natural phenomena or to the work of hoaxers trying to create the impression of a visit by extraterrestrial beings

the first or lowest curved tier of seats above the main floor in a theater or opera house

a circle formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through the center of the sphere; specifically : such a circle on the surface of the earth an arc of which connecting two terrestrial points constitutes the shortest distance on the earth's surface between them

a circle on the celestial sphere that passes through both celestial poles