move in a circle

  • 1circle — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 shape ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, full ▪ The stones form a complete circle. ▪ How long does it take for the dial to rotate through a full circle? ▪ concentric …

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  • 2circle — I UK [ˈsɜː(r)k(ə)l] / US [ˈsɜrk(ə)l] noun [countable] Word forms circle : singular circle plural circles *** 1) a) a round shape consisting of a curved line that completely encloses a space and is the same distance from the centre at every point …

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  • 3circle — cir|cle1 [ sɜrkl ] noun count *** 1. ) a round shape consisting of a curved line that completely encloses a space and is the same distance from the center at every point. Something in the shape of a circle is circular: a mathematical calculation… …

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  • 4circle — circler, n. /serr keuhl/, n., v., circled, circling. n. 1. a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x2 + y2 = r2. 2. the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve. 3.… …

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  • 5circle — /ˈsɜkəl / (say serkuhl) noun 1. a closed plane curve which is at all points equidistant from a fixed point within it, called the centre. 2. the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve: to colour in the circles. 3. any circular object,… …

  • 6circle — n. & v. n. 1 a a round plane figure whose circumference is everywhere equidistant from its centre. b the line enclosing a circle. 2 a roundish enclosure or structure. 3 a ring. 4 a curved upper tier of seats in a theatre etc. (dress circle). 5 a… …

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  • 7circle*/*/*/ — [ˈsɜːk(ə)l] noun [C] I 1) a curved line that creates a round enclosed space and is the same distance from the centre at every point 2) a group of people or things arranged in a circle a circle of stones[/ex] 3) a group of people who know one… …

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  • 8circle — cir•cle [[t]ˈsɜr kəl[/t]] n. v. cled, cling 1) math. a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center 2) math. the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve 3) any circular or ringlike… …

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  • 9circle round — pass around, pass from one to another; move in a circle around something …

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  • 10Circle of fifths — showing major and minor keys …

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