ring

Definitions

• (physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
• (physical) A group of objects arranged in a circle.
• A piece of food in the shape of a ring.
• A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.
• An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.
• (chemistry) A group of atoms linked by bonds to form a closed chain in a molecule.
• (geometry) A planar geometrical figure included between two concentric circles.
• (typography) A diacritical mark in the shape of a hollow circle placed above or under the letter; a kroužek.
• (historical) An old English measure of corn equal to the coomb or half a quarter.
• (computing theory) A hierarchical level of privilege in a computer system, usually at hardware level, used to protect data and functionality (also protection ring).
• (firearms) Either of the pair of clamps used to hold a telescopic sight to a rifle.
• (cartomancy) The twenty-fifth Lenormand card.