RING
Scrabble letter values: R1I1N1G2 = 5
Definition
- verb sound loudly and sonorously. — synonyms: peal
- verb ring or echo with sound. — synonyms: resound, echo, reverberate
- verb make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification. — synonyms: knell
- verb get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. — synonyms: call, telephone, call_up, phone
- verb extend on all sides of simultaneously. — synonyms: surround, environ, skirt, border
- verb attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify. — synonyms: band
- noun a characteristic sound.
- noun a toroidal shape. — synonyms: halo, annulus, doughnut, anchor_ring
- noun a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. — synonyms: hoop
- noun (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop. — synonyms: closed_chain
- noun an association of criminals. — synonyms: gang, pack, mob
- noun the sound of a bell ringing. — synonyms: ringing, tintinnabulation
- noun a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle.
- noun jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger. — synonyms: band
- noun a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration). — synonyms: band
Examples
- “the bells rang”
- “the hall resounded with laughter”
- “Ring the bells”