n.
1.a characteristic sound
2.a toroidal shape
3.a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
4.(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
5.an association of criminals
6.the sound of a bell ringing
7.a square platform marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
8.jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
9.a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) ring v.
1.sound loudly and sonorously
2.ring or echo with sound
3.make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
4.be around
5.get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
6.attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
Idiom of the Day
take a toll on (someone or something)
to damage or hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard living
The stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.
