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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The line that bounds such a figure; a circumference; a ring. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. An instrument of observation, the graduated limb of which consists of an entire circle. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A round body; a sphere; an orb. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Compass; circuit; inclosure. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/company">company class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/assembled">assembled, or conceived to assemble, about a central point of interest, or bound by a common tie; a class or division of society; a coterie; a set. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. A circular group of persons; a ring. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. Indirect form of words; circumlocution. Source: opted
  11. 11. n. A territorial division or district. Source: opted
  12. 12. n. To move around; to revolve around. Source: opted
  13. 13. n. To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle. Source: opted
  14. 14. v. i. To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate. Source: opted

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