Definition of circle

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Circle (n.) Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

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Arctic :: Arctic (n.) The arctic circle.
Azimuth :: Azimuth (n.) An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying..
Demicircle :: Demicircle (n.) An instrument for measuring angles, in surveying, etc. It resembles a protractor, but has an alidade, sights, and a compass..
Circuit :: Circuit (n.) The space inclosed within a circle, or within limits..
Circumference :: Circumference (n.) A circle; anything circular.
Round :: Round (n.) A course of action or conduct performed by a number of persons in turn, or one after another, as if seated in a circle..
Clique :: Clique (v. i.) A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense.
Round :: Round (adv.) Through a circle, as of friends or houses..
Ray :: Ray (n.) One of a number of lines or parts diverging from a common point or center, like the radii of a circle; as, a star of six rays..
Rundel :: Rundel (n.) A circle.
Circler :: Circler (n.) A mean or inferior poet, perhaps from his habit of wandering around as a stroller; an itinerant poet. Also, a name given to the cyclic poets. See under Cyclic, a..
Octant :: Octant (n.) The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.
Cycle :: Cycle (n.) One entire round in a circle or a spire; as, a cycle or set of leaves..
Dead-eye :: Dead-eye (n.) A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye..
Ring :: Ring (v. t.) To surround with a ring, or as with a ring; to encircle..
Invected :: Invected (a.) Having a border or outline composed of semicircles with the convexity outward; -- the opposite of engrailed.
Magical :: Magical (a.) Performed by, or proceeding from, occult and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power; imposing or startling in performance; producing effects which seem supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary properties; as, a magic lantern; a magic square or circle..
Annulet :: Annulet (n.) A narrow circle of some distinct color on a surface or round an organ.
Limb :: Limb (n.) The graduated margin of an arc or circle, in an instrument for measuring angles..
Wreathe :: Wreathe (n.) To twine or twist about; to surround; to encircle.
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