trick or plot designed to deceive or lure someone into a situation

A specific group of people who share interests or activities; a social or professional community; a clique

the entertainment world; the entertainment scene; show business

The area surrounding the eye, including the eyelid and eye socket; also used to describe the redness when about to cry or the dark circles from fatigue.

a specific area with a high concentration of shops, companies, and commercial activities; commercial circle

the adjustable diaphragm in a camera lens used to control the amount of light and the depth of field

neckband, necklace, or pet collar worn around the neck

To move or walk around in a circular path; to circle around

a round shape that is empty in the middle; a ring or loop

To speak in a roundabout way or be evasive rather than speaking frankly; can also describe getting stuck on minor details when thinking about a problem.

a circle or ring; something circular in shape

a strange phenomenon or a cycle of negative events that is difficult to break out of

wreath or garland; usually made of fresh or paper flowers and used for commemorative events or funerals

To mark off and occupy land; to stake a claim to territory.

an electrical coil or solenoid; a component made of insulated wire wound into a spiral or cylinder used in motors, transformers, and telecommunication devices

(slang) to unscrupulously extract or collect money while providing little value; to use deceptive or seemingly legal means to grift investors or fans

the world of performing arts; entertainment circles; show business

To circle or go round and round; to take a detour or follow a winding path.

a pigsty, pigpen, or hogcote; a simple building with a roof and fence for raising pigs

to rear or raise an animal in a pen, shed, or enclosure

A defensive or offensive formation that surrounds an enemy; an area that has been encircled.

to select or confirm someone or something by drawing a circle around its name on a written document

the professional world or community of people involved in film and television

a ring-shaped dessert made from fried dough, usually covered in sugar or glaze

a small, restricted social circle or narrow range of activities in one's life

A geographic area or region sharing a common culture or cultural influence

the line of latitude at approximately 66.5 degrees north of the equator, marking the boundary of the north polar region

a ring-shaped device made of buoyant material or inflatable rubber used to help a person stay afloat in water; life belt; lifesaver

A plastic ring-shaped piece of fitness equipment used by rotating it around the body.

a flat ring of metal, rubber, or plastic used in machinery to protect parts, distribute pressure, or prevent leaking; also refers to a toilet seat ring

an elastic loop made of rubber used for holding things together

The global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including the natural environments they inhabit such as parts of the atmosphere, water, and earth.

a steel ring on a vehicle wheel where the tire is mounted; also a steel reinforcing ring used in construction

an enclosure or pen for keeping sheep; often an open shed or a fenced-off area

The global ecosystem; the entire portion of the planet that supports life.

to shut up; to confine or entrap

The outer layer of the earth consisting of rock

To mark a text with dots or small circles to indicate punctuation and sentence breaks in classical Chinese; refers specifically to the traditional symbols for a full stop or a pause.

A circular piece of plastic exercise equipment that is rotated around the waist or other parts of the body by swinging the hips.

a table tennis shot where the ball is hit with heavy friction to create high-speed topspin and a curved path; characterized by strong rotation and power

organic fertilizer made by composting livestock excrement mixed with bedding and fodder residue

legs that curve outward at the knees; bandy legs

The solid part of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle; also refers to the moving plates whose shifts cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

a solar or lunar halo; a ring of light around the sun or moon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere

An armchair where the backrest and armrests form a continuous semi-circle.

the metal rim on a bicycle or tricycle wheel where the tire is mounted

The line of latitude approximately 66.5 degrees south of the equator that marks the boundary between the south temperate zone and the south frigid zone

doughnut; a ring-shaped piece of fried or baked bread

A place where horses are kept or raised.