ANNULUS Synonyms
3 hypernyms for annulus. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ANNULUS
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| halo | noun n | |||||
noun • an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint • a toroidal shape • a circle of light around the sun or moon | ||||||
| ring | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a characteristic sound • a toroidal shape • a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling • (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop • an association of criminals • the sound of a bell ringing • a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) verb • sound loudly and sonorously • ring or echo with sound • make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||
| band | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||
| circle | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||
| circlet | noun n | |||||
noun • a small circle • decorated metal band worn around the head | ||||||
| circumference | noun n | |||||
noun • the size of something as given by the distance around it • the boundary line encompassing an area or object • the length of the closed curve of a circle | ||||||
| disc | noun n | |||||
noun • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate • (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored • a flat circular plate | ||||||
| hoop | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt • a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling • a small arch used as croquet equipment • horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball verb • bind or fasten with a hoop | ||||||
| loop | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||
| round | adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj | |||||
adjective • having the shape or form of a circle noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot • an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) • the activity of playing 18 holes of golf • the usual activities in your day • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • the course along which communications spread • a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) • a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg • a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time • an outburst of applause • a crosspiece between the legs of a chair • any circular or rotating mechanism adverb • from beginning to end; throughout adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich • (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand verb • wind around; move along a circular course • make round • pronounce with rounded lips • attack in speech or writing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||
| cylinder | noun n | |||||
noun • a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) • a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line • a chamber within which piston moves • a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air | ||||||
| doughnut | noun n | |||||
noun • a toroidal shape • a small ring-shaped friedcake | ||||||
| skirt | noun n | |||||
noun • cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist • a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women • (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar • informal terms for a (young) woman verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) • pass around or about; move along the border • form the edge of • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | ||||||
| anchor ring | noun n | |||||
noun • a toroidal shape | ||||||