OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 3110

circle

/ˈsɜɹkəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
circunferencia • círculo
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).
The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)² + y² = r² is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0).
esfera
Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
Cut a circle out of that sheet of metal.
curva
Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
The crank moves in a circle.
círculo • grupo • mundillo • tertulia
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
circle of friends
inner circle
circulo
A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.
ojeras
A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.
After working all night, she had circles under her eyes.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 3111

circle

/ˈsɜɹkəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
moverse en círculo
To travel around along a curved path.
Other planets circle other suns.
The wolves circled the herd of deer.
rodear
To surround.
A high fence circles the enclosure.
Their heads are circled with a short turban.
circular
To place or mark a circle around.
Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for.
circunvolar • moverse en círculo
To travel in circles.
Vultures circled overhead.