Definition of circle

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Circle (n.) A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center..

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Cyclical :: Cyclical (a.) Of or pertaining to a cycle or circle; moving in cycles; as, cyclical time..
Pearl :: Pearl (n.) One of the circle of tubercles which form the bur on a deer's antler.
Definition :: Definition (n.) Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of circle; the definition of wit; an exact definition; a loose definition..
Rigol :: Rigol (n.) A circle; hence, a diadem..
Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint..
Circumcenter :: Circumcenter (n.) The center of a circle that circumscribes a triangle.
Circle :: Circle (n.) A territorial division or district.
Circulet :: Circulet (n.) A circlet.
Entoprocta :: Entoprocta (n. pl.) A group of Bryozoa in which the anus is within the circle of tentacles. See Pedicellina.
Surround :: Surround (v. t.) To lie or be on all sides of; to encircle; as, a wall surrounds the city..
Radius :: Radius (n.) A right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery; the semidiameter of a circle or sphere.
Nimbus :: Nimbus (n.) A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See Aureola, and Glory, n., 5..
Scallop :: Scallop (v. t.) To mark or cut the edge or border of into segments of circles, like the edge or surface of a scallop shell. See Scallop, n., 2..
Circle :: Circle (v. i.) To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.
Tore :: Tore (n.) The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.
Log-chip :: Log-chip (n.) A thin, flat piece of board in the form of a quadrant of a circle attached to the log line; -- called also log-ship. See 2d Log, n., 2..
Function :: Function (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x..
Diameter :: Diameter (n.) Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve..
Inwheel :: Inwheel (v. t.) To encircle.
Compass :: Compass (n.) A circle; a continent.
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