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RANG

(noun, verb)
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There are 15 meanings of the word Rang.

How to pronounce rang:

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Rang - as a noun

A characteristic sound

Example: "It has the ring of sincerity"

A toroidal shape

Example: "A ring of ships in the harbor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anchor ringannulusdoughnuthalo
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
toroid
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

Example: "There was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hoop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chainchemical chain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An association of criminals

Example: "Police tried to break up the gang"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangmobpack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
association
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sound of a bell ringing

Example: "The distinctive ring of the church bell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ringingtintinnabulation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
platform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

Example: "She had rings on every finger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
band
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jewelleryjewelry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
band

Rang - as a verb

Sound loudly and sonorously

Example: "The bells rang"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gosound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ring or echo with sound

Example: "The hall resounded with laughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
echoresoundreverberate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gosound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

Example: "Ring the bells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

Example: "I tried to call you all night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callcall upphonetelephone
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
telecommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Example: "The forest surrounds my property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderenvironskirtsurround
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoincontactmeettouch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

Example: "Ring birds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
band

Example Sentences

"I rang the doorbell, but nobody answered."
"She quickly rang her sister to share the good news."
"The phone suddenly rang, startling me."
"He rang the church bells to signal the start of the ceremony."
"They rang the alarm when they noticed smoke coming from the building."
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Word Game Points

Is RANG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rang is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RANG has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RANG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rang is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RANG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RANG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rang is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RANG has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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