Definition of "circle"
- noun
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from another point.
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance from another point.
Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle.
Orbit.
A specific group of persons.
A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.
A ritual circle that is casted three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other itmes used for worship.
A traffic circle or roundabout.
- verb
To travel around along a curved path.
To surround.
To place or mark a circle around.
To travel in circles.
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