circle
n//ˈsɜɹkəl//cirkel, krets, ring, påsar under ögonen, ringa in, omge, inringa, kretsa, cirkla
(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).
(colloquial) 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.
(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.
A territorial division or district.
Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.
(transitive) To surround.
(transitive) To place or mark a circle around.
(intransitive) To travel in circles.