rings
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- n gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
the rings require a strong upper body - n a characteristic sound
- n a toroidal shape
- n a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
- n (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
- n an association of criminals
- n the sound of a bell ringing
- n a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
- n jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
she had rings on every finger - n a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
- v sound loudly and sonorously
- v ring or echo with sound
- v make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church - v get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
- v extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
- v attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
- Some cheaper sentimentWest Point cadets started the practice of wearing gold class rings in 1835.
- They are interchangeable but for the size of the engagement rings they provide Liv's Daniel (Steve Howey) hands over a couple of carats from Tiffany's, while Emma's Fletcher .
- Father-daughter bonding is great, the critics agree--but wouldn't a cooking class or a soccer game be emotionally healthier than a ceremony freighted with rings and roses and vows?.