CIRCLE AROUND Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase circle around. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CIRCLE AROUND
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circuit | nounn | |||||||
noun • an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow • a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area • an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to • the boundary line encompassing an area or object • (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals • a racetrack for automobile races • movement once around a course verb • make a circuit | ||||||||
circumnavigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel around, either by plane or ship | ||||||||
coil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||||
encircle | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or draw a circle around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
encompass | verbv | |||||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
loop | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||||
orbit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another • a particular environment or walk of life • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom • the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball verb • move in an orbit | ||||||||
revolve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • turn on or around an axis or a center • move in an orbit • cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis | ||||||||
rotate | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn on or around an axis or a center • exchange on a regular basis • perform a job or duty on a rotating basis • cause to turn on an axis or center • turn outward • plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession | ||||||||
spiral | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center • a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle • a continuously accelerating change in the economy • ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite • in the shape of a coil verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • form a spiral • move in a spiral or zigzag course | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
swirl | verbv | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||||
twirl | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin | ||||||||
wheel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) • a handwheel that is used for steering • forces that provide energy and direction • a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel • game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • change directions as if revolving on a pivot • wheel somebody or something • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
circle round | verbv | |||||||
verb • move around in a circular motion | ||||||||
revolve around | verbv | |||||||
verb • center upon • move around in a circular motion |