circle
/ˈsɜɹkəl/ noun A1- A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center). · The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)² + y² = r² is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0).
- 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 (radius) from a given point. · Near-synonyms: coil, ring, loop
- The orbit of an astronomical body.
- A circle of latitude. · the 49th circle· Antarctic Circle, Arctic Circle
- A state of moving as to follow a circle; a route that forms a circle. · The troops spent ten minutes marching in circle.· The children ran circles around the tree.
- Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. · Children, please join hands and form a circle.
- Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures. · Cut a circle out of that sheet of metal.
- A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle. · The crank moves in a circle.
Plural circles
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Then she swayed, lost her balance, stumbled, staggered, and fell, sliding down over the sun-baked roof and crashing off it through the tangle of Virginia creeper beneath--all before the dismayed circle below could give a simultaneous, terrified shriek.
In the centre of the cell, in a circle traced with a fragment of plaster detached from the wall, sat a man whose tattered garments scarcely covered him.
He was drawing in this circle geometrical lines, and seemed as much absorbed in his problem as Archimedes was when the soldier of Marcellus slew him.
Everything comes in circles—even Professor Moriarty.
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