English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Circle (n.)

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center.

Circle (n.)

The line that bounds such a figure; a circumference; a ring.

Circle (n.)

An instrument of observation, the graduated limb of which consists of an entire circle.

Circle (n.)

A round body; a sphere; an orb.

Circle (n.)

Compass; circuit; inclosure.

Circle (n.)

A company assembled, or conceived to assemble, about a central point of interest, or bound by a common tie; a class or division of society; a coterie; a set.

Circle (n.)

A circular group of persons; a ring.

Circle (n.)

A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.

Circle (n.)

A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.

Circle (n.)

Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

Circle (n.)

A territorial division or district.

Circle (n.)

To move around; to revolve around.

Circle (n.)

To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle.

Circle (v. i.)

To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.