circle
Definition
- n. 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
- n. something approximating the shape of a circle
- n. a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra
- n. any circular or rotating mechanism
Word forms
- Past tense
- circled
- Present participle
- circling
- Past participle
- circled
- Third person singular
- circles
Example sentences
n.
The children sat in a circle during story time.
vt.
The road circles around the beautiful lake.
vi.
The birds were circling in the sky, looking for food.