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Circle

SUR-kuhl

/ˈsɜːrkʌl/

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Syllable breakdown

circle

Dictionary meaning

Movement once around a course.

Examples

  • The machine punched out metal circles.
  • The chairs were arranged in a circle.

Synonyms: lap

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