circle

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Synonyms: cercle, circe, corcle

Antonyms: cercle, circe, corcle

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q17278}} {{lb|en|geometry}} A [[two-dimensional]] [[geometric]] [[figure]], a line, consisting of the [[set]] of all those [[point]]s in a [[plane]] that are equally [[distant]] from a given point ([[center]]).
2. A state of moving as to follow a circle; a route that forms a circle.
3. Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
4. A specific [[group]] of persons; especially one who shares a common [[interest]].
5. A real or figurative [[cycle]].
6. A [[territorial]] [[division]] or district.
7. {{lb|en|in the plural}} A [[bagginess]] of the skin below the [[eye]]s from lack of [[sleep]].
8. {{lb|en|University of Warwick|_|slang}} An event at which [[circling]] takes place.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[travel]] [[around]] along a curved path; to [[orbit]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To place in a circle; to make a circle.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To travel in circles.
4. {{lb|en|University of Warwick|_|slang}} To participate in a game of [[circling]].

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