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ring
noun(ring)the sound of a bell ringing
Synonyms: ringing, tintinnabulation,
Examples:
The distinctive ring of the church bell.
The ringing of the telephone.
The tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells.
The ringing of the telephone.
The tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells.
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verb(ring)extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
ring
verb(ring)make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
Synonyms: knell,
Examples:
My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church.
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noun(ring)a toroidal shape
Examples:
A ring of ships in the harbor.
ring
noun(ring)(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
Synonyms: closed chain,
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verb(ring)attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
Synonyms: band,
Examples:
Ring birds.
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noun(ring)a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
Synonyms: hoop,
ring
verb(ring)get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
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noun(ring)jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
Synonyms: band,
Examples:
She had rings on every finger.
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noun(ring)a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
Synonyms: band,
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noun(ring)a characteristic sound
Examples:
It has the ring of sincerity.
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noun(ring)a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle