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ring

The correct spelling is ring.

How to pronounce ring

/ɹɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪŋ/

Say it like: Rin-g

The correct spelling is ring. (physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle. For example: "onion rings"

Usage Examples

onion rings

a crime ring; a prostitution ring; a bidding ring (at an auction sale)

a benzene ring

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
  2. 2.(physical) A group of objects arranged in a circle.
  3. 3.A piece of food in the shape of a ring.
  4. 4.A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.
  5. 5.An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.

verb

  1. 1.To enclose or surround.
  2. 2.To make an incision around; to girdle.
  3. 3.To attach a ring to, especially for identification.
  4. 4.To surround or fit with a ring, or as if with a ring.
  5. 5.To rise in the air spirally.

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