Definition of circle

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Circle (n.) Compass; circuit; inclosure.

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Scallop :: Scallop (v. t.) To mark or cut the edge or border of into segments of circles, like the edge or surface of a scallop shell. See Scallop, n., 2..
Round :: Round (n.) That which goes round a whole circle or company; as, a round of applause..
Circle :: Circle (n.) A territorial division or district.
Radian :: Radian (n.) An arc of a circle which is equal to the radius, or the angle measured by such an arc..
Circle :: Circle (n.) An instrument of observation, the graduated limb of which consists of an entire circle..
Circlet :: Circlet (n.) A little circle; esp., an ornament for the person, having the form of a circle; that which encircles, as a ring, a bracelet, or a headband..
Circle :: Circle (v. i.) To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.
Divider :: Divider (n.) An instrument for dividing lines, describing circles, etc., compasses. See Compasses..
Heterotricha :: Heterotricha (n. pl.) A division of ciliated Infusoria, having fine cilia all over the body, and a circle of larger ones around the anterior end..
Homish :: Homish (a.) Like a home or a home circle.
Rondure :: Rondure (n.) A round; a circle.
Symmetry :: Symmetry (n.) Equality in the number of parts of the successive circles in a flower.
Periphery :: Periphery (n.) The circumference of a circle, ellipse, or other figure..
Round :: Round (adv.) Through a circle, as of friends or houses..
Axis :: Axis (n.) A straight line with respect to which the different parts of a magnitude are symmetrically arranged; as, the axis of a cylinder, i. e., the axis of a cone, that is, the straight line joining the vertex and the center of the base; the axis of a circle, any straight line passing through the center..
Octant :: Octant (n.) An instrument for measuring angles (generally called a quadrant), having an arc which measures up to 9O¡, but being itself the eighth part of a circle. Cf. Sextant..
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts.
Verticil :: Verticil (n.) A circle either of leaves or flowers about a stem at the same node; a whorl.
Unsymmetrical :: Unsymmetrical (a.) Not symmetrical; being without symmetry, as the parts of a flower when similar parts are of different size and shape, or when the parts of successive circles differ in number. See Symmetry..
Halo :: Halo (v. t. & i.) To form, or surround with, a halo; to encircle with, or as with, a halo..
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