A ring-shaped or circular object
“I ran to my room and grabbed the ring of keys from out of my bag.”
An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this
“You'll be able to gaze upon the shimmering reflection of the citadel on the calm waters of the Old Port as it resounds with the ring of church bells.”
A group of people engaged in a shared enterprise, typically unlawful in nature
“They figured Eddie Haskell would convince Wally and Beaver to buy motorcycles and fund the startup of an illegal gambling ring.”
An enclosed space, surrounded by seating for spectators, in which a sport, performance, or show takes place
“It claims to be the first and only show in the world that uses a double circus ring, and requires a double circus troupe of performers.”
A group of people or things, typically arranged in a circle
“Roustabouts shouting from the crow's nest float like Ascension angels on a ring of lights.”
A telephone call
“Wherever you are, just give me a ring and we can talk.”
An appearance or semblance of a quality
“His words had a ring of confidence rather than a touch of desperation.”
A loud, deep resounding noise
A circular ornamental band, typically worn on the head
An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking
A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it
A physical, figurative or metaphorical connection between two entities
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity
The sound of a buzzer or telephone
The sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring according to prescribed rules (the Queensberry Rules)
Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage
The anal sphincter
A connecting band or pipe in machinery
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely
Ringing signal
One of a pair of rings exchanged in a wedding ceremony
Rabble
A pen or enclosure in a field where livestock, especially sheep, can be kept
A foot rest used by horse-riders
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
To make a clear resonant or vibrating sound
“Maggie is cooking in her kitchen when the doorbell begins to ring.”
To resound or reverberate with (a sound or sounds)
“Ivan's booming voice begins to ring through the darkness.”
To make a phone call (to someone)
“Just ask him to ring me, please. As soon as he can.”
To form a ring or circle around
“The day was filled with Sun, and even the little camp, ringed by stone as it was, grew warm.”
To follow a course that forms a loop or loops
To make contact or communication with
Types of personal ornamentation
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