Definition of circle

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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..

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Circulate :: Circulate (v. i.) To move in a circle or circuitously; to move round and return to the same point; as, the blood circulates in the body..
Astragal :: Astragal (n.) A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle..
Circle :: Circle (v. i.) To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.
Gyrate :: Gyrate (a.) Winding or coiled round; curved into a circle; taking a circular course.
Epicycle :: Epicycle (n.) A circle which rolls on the circumference of another circle, either externally or internally..
Wheel :: Wheel (v. t.) To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle.
Line :: Line (n.) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map..
Eddy :: Eddy (v. i.) To move as an eddy, or as in an eddy; to move in a circle..
Inwheel :: Inwheel (v. t.) To encircle.
Definition :: Definition (n.) Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of circle; the definition of wit; an exact definition; a loose definition..
Peritricha :: Peritricha (n. pl.) A division of ciliated Infusoria having a circle of cilia around the oral disk and sometimes another around the body. It includes the vorticellas. See Vorticella.
Pearl :: Pearl (n.) One of the circle of tubercles which form the bur on a deer's antler.
Ringleader :: Ringleader (n.) The leader of a circle of dancers; hence, the leader of a number of persons acting together; the leader of a herd of animals..
Symmetrical :: Symmetrical (a.) Having an equal number of parts in the successive circles of floral organs; -- said of flowers.
Encompass :: Encompass (v. t.) To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world..
Serpent :: Serpent (v. t.) To wind; to encircle.
Segment :: Segment (n.) A part cut off from a figure by a line or plane; especially, that part of a circle contained between a chord and an arc of that circle, or so much of the circle as is cut off by the chord; as, the segment acb in the Illustration..
Orb :: Orb (n.) A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry..
Round :: Round (n.) Anything round, as a circle, a globe, a ring. The golden round [the crown]..
Entortilation :: Entortilation (n.) A turning into a circle; round figures.
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