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Verb
/ˈsərkəl/,
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circles, plural;
  1. Move all the way around (someone or something), esp. more than once
    • - the two dogs circle each other with hackles raised
    • - we circled around the island
  2. (from the air) Move in a ring-shaped path above (someone or something), esp. more than once
    • - they were circling the airport
    • - a circling helicopter
  3. Move in a wide loop back toward one's starting point

  4. Form a ring around
    • - the monastery was circled by a huge wall
  5. Draw a line around
    • - circle the correct answers
Noun
  1. A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the center)

  2. The line enclosing such a figure

  3. Something in the shape of such a figure
    • - the lamp spread a circle of light
  4. A group of people or things arranged to form such a figure
    • - they all sat around in a circle
  5. A movement or series of movements that follows the approximate circumference of such a figure
    • - the astrological houses rotate in a circle
  6. A dark circular mark below each eye, typically caused by illness or tiredness

  7. A curved upper tier of seats in a theater

  8. A group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances
    • - she did not normally move in such exalted circles
  1. (circle) travel around something; "circle the globe"
  2. (circle) ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; "he calculated the circumference of the circle"
  3. (circle) move in circles
  4. (circle) set: an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
  5. (circle) lap: movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
  6. traffic circle: a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"
  7. Circles is a 2006 EP release by Unwed Sailor.
  8. "Circles" is the first single off the All Time Low album The Party Scene. It is their first ever released single with a music video and was recorded on the Emerald Moon Record Label.
  9. "Circles" is 1982 single by Atlantic Starr. The single was the most successful for the group thus far, peaking at number two for two weeks on the Soul Singles chart and it also became their first single to hit the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number thirty-eight. . ...
  10. Circles is a composition for female voice, harp and two percussionists by the Italian composer Luciano Berio. Written in 1960 Circles is a setting of three poems by E. E. Cummings. Luciano Berio (Retrieved 19 December 2007)
  11. Hated on Mostly is the second and final studio album by Atlanta rap group Crime Mob. It is was released March 20, 2007. The album features production by Lil Jay, Killa C, M.I.G., Dirty Doc Jam and Oomp Camp. The first single, "Rock Yo Hips", reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  12. Circles is an album by Elkie Brooks.
  13. (circle) : A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from another point; 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 ...
  14. (CIRCLE) A closed shape, with definite corners and edges.
  15. (Circle) Each control site is marked on the map with a circle, usually 7mm across. When you are close to the control, you might say you are “in the circle”. But you still might not see the control immediately!
  16. (Circle) Assembly of hashers at trail's end, normally for the purpose of conducting down-downs
  17. (Circle) Underwriters, actual or potential, often seek out and "circle" investor interest in a new issue before final pricing. The customer circled has basically made a commitment to purchase the issue if it is available at an agreed-upon price. ...
  18. (CIRCLE) the area in which the magickal worship and spells takes place. Can also be used to designate a particular group of Witches or Pagans such as "Silver Acorn Circle".
  19. (Circle) A group of people attending a séance.
  20. (Circle) a two-dimensional round shape where every point on its boundary is the same distance from the center.
  21. (Circle) A plane figure contained by one curved line such that all the straight lines falling up it from one point among those lying within the figure are equal. And the point is called the center on the circle.
  22. (The Circle) This is what helps defines a true disc golf putt. If a player is throwing his/her disc at the basket with in a 10 Meter or 30 Ft circle of the basket, they must follow an additional set of putting rules defined by the PDGA. ...
  23. (Circle) The set of points in a plane that are a fixed distance from a given point, called the center
  24. (Circle) A closed curve with all points in one plane and equidistant from a fixed point (the center).
  25. (CIRCLE (CIRCLE-UP)) Dancers form a ring holding inside (closest) hands. Example:   Circle, advance and retire twice.