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ringtone
nounHigh
/ˈrɪŋtəʊn/The sound a phone makes to signal an incoming call or message.
ringtoss
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋtɒs/A game in which players try to throw small rings onto a peg or set of pegs.
ringwomb
nounLow (specialized term)
/ˈrɪŋ.wuːm/A veterinary condition in ewes where the cervix fails to dilate during parturition, causing dystocia.
ringwood
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈrɪŋwʊd/A type of mineral (a variety of olivine) or a specific variety of beer or mineral water from a place of that name.
ringworm
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋwɜːm/A common fungal infection of the skin, causing a circular, red, itchy rash.
rink
nounB1
/rɪŋk/A large, flat, usually artificial surface, enclosed and used for skating.
rink rat
nounC2
/ˈrɪŋk ˌræt/A person, especially a child or young enthusiast, who spends excessive time at an ice rink, typically hanging around, watching, and occasionally skating.
rinkhals
nounC2
/ˈrɪŋk(h)æls/A venomous snake native to Southern Africa.
rinky-dink
adjectivenounLow
/ˌrɪŋ.kiˈdɪŋk/Something small, old-fashioned, cheaply made, and of poor quality; insignificant or amateurish.
rinky-tink
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˌrɪŋ.ki ˈtɪŋk/A light, tinkling, often repetitive and somewhat cheap or tinny sound, typically from a piano or similar instrument.
rinse
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/rɪns/To wash something with clean water to remove soap or dirt.
rinsing
nounB2
/ˈrɪnsɪŋ/The action of washing something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or residue.
rinzai
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪnzaɪ/A school of Zen Buddhism originating in China and later developed in Japan, emphasizing sudden enlightenment through rigorous meditation and koan practice.
rio azul
nounVery Low
/ˌriːəʊ əˈzuːl/A blue river; literally 'blue river' from Portuguese/Spanish.
rio balsas
nounVery Low
/ˌriːəʊ ˈbælsəs/A proper noun referring to a major river in southwestern Mexico.
rio branco
nounC2
/ˌriːəʊ ˈbræŋkəʊ/The name of a major river in South America (the Portuguese name for the 'White River') and the capital city of the Brazilian state of Acre.
rio bravo
nounC1
/ˌriːəʊ ˈbrɑːvəʊ/A river forming part of the US-Mexico border, known as the Rio Grande in the United States.
rio claro
nounVery Low
/ˌriːəʊ ˈklɑːrəʊ/A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a city or municipality, meaning 'clear river' in Portuguese.
rio cuarto
nounVery Low
/ˌriːəʊ ˈkwɑːtəʊ/A city in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.
rio de janeiro
nounMedium
/ˌriːəʊ də ʒəˈnɪərəʊ/A major city and port in southeastern Brazil, the former capital of the country, famous for its beaches, carnival, and iconic landmarks like the Christ the Redeemer statue.

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