Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word CIRCLE

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Definitions of CIRCLE

1. A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
2. Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
3. A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
4. The orbit of an astronomical body.
5. A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.
6. Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
7. A territorial division or district.
8. (geometry) A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
9. (cricket) A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.
10. (Wicca) A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.
11. (South Africa, Philippines, India) A traffic circle or roundabout.
12. (obsolete) Compass; circuit; enclosure.
13. (astronomy) An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.
14. (logic) A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.
15. (in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.
16. (transitive) To travel around along a curved path.
17. (transitive) To surround.
18. (transitive) To place or mark a circle around.
19. (intransitive) To travel in circles.
20. A CDP in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, USA. Erroneously thought to be on the Arctic Circle, which is 50 miles further north.
21. A town in county seat in McCone County, Montana, USA. Named after a cattle brand in the form of a circle.
22. the Circle line of the London Underground, originally the Inner Circle.
23. A German surname from German.

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