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- ring finger/ˈrɪŋ ˌfɪŋ.ɡə(r)/The finger between the middle finger and little finger on either hand; the fourth finger, especially of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn.nounB2
- ring flash/ˈrɪŋ ˌflæʃ/A specialized, circular photography flash unit that mounts around a camera lens, producing even, shadowless illumination ideal for close-up work.nounC2
- ring gage/ˈrɪŋ ˌɡeɪdʒ/A precision cylindrical metal ring used as a physical standard to check the external diameter of a cylindrical object, typically in manufacturing.nounC2 (Specialized, Very Low Frequency)
- ring galaxy/ˈrɪŋ ˈɡæləksi/A type of galaxy with a bright, ring-like structure of stars surrounding a less luminous central core.nounVery Low
- ring gate/rɪŋ ɡeɪt/A gate that is circular or ring-shaped.nounLow
- ring gauge/ˈrɪŋ ˌɡeɪdʒ/A precision measuring tool, typically a cylindrical ring with a precisely machined internal diameter, used to check the external diameter of cylindrical objects or to calibrate other measuring instruments.nounLow
- ring in/ˌrɪŋ ˈɪn/To mark the beginning of something, especially a new year, event, or period, often with celebration or noise.nounverbB2
- ring knocker/ˈrɪŋ ˌnɒk.ə/A slang term, often pejorative, for a person who displays or relies on a prestigious class ring, especially one from a military academy (like West Point), as a symbol of status, connections, or elitism.nounLow
- ring machine/ˈrɪŋ məˌʃiːn/A mechanical device used to cut and form the metal hoops (rings) used in barrel or drum construction.nounLow
- ring magnet/rɪŋ ˈmæɡ.nɪt/A magnet shaped like a ring, commonly used in electrical and mechanical applications for its uniform magnetic field.nounLow
- ring main/ˌrɪŋ ˈmeɪn/A continuous electrical circuit that runs in a loop, supplying power to multiple outlets or devices.nounLow
- ring man/ˈrɪŋ ˌmæn/An informal or jargon term, primarily in boxing and related events, for the person who assists the main referee inside the ring, often handling the bell, providing equipment, or helping enforce rules.nounLow (Specialised Jargon)
- ring nebula/ˌrɪŋ ˈnɛbjʊlə/A type of planetary nebula with a distinct ring-like or donut-shaped appearance, formed from the expelled outer layers of a dying star.nounC2
- ring of fire/rɪŋ əv ˈfaɪə/A circular formation or area of fire; most commonly refers to the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active region around the Pacific Ocean.nounB2
- ring of the nibelung/ˌrɪŋ əv ðə ˈniːbəlʊŋ/A cycle of four operas by Richard Wagner, based on Germanic mythology, often called 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'.nounLow
- ring of the nibelung, the/ˌrɪŋ əv ðə ˈniːbəlʊŋ/A four-opera cycle by Richard Wagner, also known as 'Der Ring des Nibelungen', based on Norse mythology.nounC1
- ring off/ˌrɪŋ ˈɒf/To end a telephone call by hanging up.verbB2-C1
- ring out/ˌrɪŋ ˈaʊt/To produce a loud, clear, resonant sound that can be heard over a distance, often applied to bells, sounds, or voices.verbB2
- ring ouzel/ˌrɪŋ ˈuːz(ə)l/A medium-sized thrush with black or dark brown plumage and a distinctive white crescent on its breast, native to Europe.nounVery low
- ring road/ˈrɪŋ ˌrəʊd/A road that circles a town or city, designed to carry traffic around the edges rather than through the centre.nounB1
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