ring
Algebraic structure pair
Two words are spelled r-i-n-g and each is both a noun and a verb.
First, a ring is a circular band (wedding ring, onion ring).
Boxing and wrestling rings are enclosed spaces where those sports happen.
When you ring something, you put a ring around it.
Second, to ring is to make the characteristic sound of a bell, but if you ring someone, or give them a ring, then you call them on their phone (and make it ring).
A ring is an instance of or example of ringing.
If something rings true, it sounds like it’s true.
Braided flexible cords
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- matFlat floor covering
- bellHollow resonating instrument
rounds · referee · knockout · prizefight · bout · sparring · squared circle · heavyweight
Curved closed shape
Commitment to wed or attend
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- bandGroup playing music together
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- goldElement seventy-nine
silver · platinum · gemstone · sapphire · ruby · emerald · carat · signet
Voice communication device
- callContact by phone
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- ringtonePhone's incoming call sound
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
landline · receiver · voicemail · caller ID · busy signal · answer · mobile · handset
Enclose on every side
Wholeness through cohesion
- eternityBoundless temporal existence
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- bondBinding tie or connection
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
promise · infinity · wholeness · continuity · cycle · endless · loyalty · vows
Price-fixing coalition
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- gangOrganized criminal group
- networkInterconnected system
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
smuggling · trafficking · operation · underground · organized crime · racket · cabal
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
ding · clang · knell · jingle · tinkle · resonance · echo · alarm · gong · ding-dong
ropes
Braided flexible cords
bell · rounds · referee · knockout · prizefight · bout · sparring · squared circle · heavyweight · title fight
circle
Curved closed shape
engagement
Commitment to wed or attend
gold · silver · platinum · gemstone · sapphire · ruby · emerald · carat · signet · setting
telephone
Voice communication device
smartphone · landline · receiver · voicemail · caller ID · busy signal · answer · mobile · handset · callback
surround
Enclose on every side
unity
Wholeness through cohesion
- eternityBoundless temporal existence
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- bondBinding tie or connection
fidelity · promise · infinity · wholeness · continuity · cycle · endless · loyalty · vows · partnership
cartel
Price-fixing coalition
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- gangOrganized criminal group
- networkInterconnected system
conspiracy · smuggling · trafficking · operation · underground · organized crime · racket · cabal
- wedding ringMatrimonial finger ornament
- onion ringsFried vegetable slices, battered
- engagement ringPre-wedding commitment jewelry
- ring a bellEvoke partial recognition
- diamond ringGem-set engagement jewelry
- wrestling ringRoped platform for grapplers
ringing, rings, earring, wring, ringed, ringer, earrings, ringleader, ringlet