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- pronunciation:
- suhr
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a usu. circular line or route around an enclosed area.
We walked the outer circuit of the park.- synonyms:
- circumference, compass, limit
- similar words:
- border, boundary, edge, margin, outline, perimeter, periphery, rim, ring
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| definition 2: |
an act of moving or revolving around.
The earth makes a circuit around the sun.- synonyms:
- revolution
- similar words:
- orbit, pivot
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| definition 3: |
the area or region covered in a regular tour to carry out certain duties, as by a judge to hold court sessions.
- synonyms:
- rounds, route
- similar words:
- beat, course, lap, loop, territory
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| definition 4: |
the closed path followed by an electric current.
- similar words:
- path
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| definition 5: |
an arrangement of electronic elements, including conductors, resistors, and the like, through which electric current moves.
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| definition 6: |
an association of teams, clubs, or other groups having a common focus; league.
- synonyms:
- league
- similar words:
- alliance, association, category, conference, fellowship, network
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| related words: |
circle, circulation, circumference, girth, line, turn |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
circuits, circuiting, circuited |
| definition: |
to move or revolve around; make a circuit of.
- synonyms:
- circle
- similar words:
- circumnavigate, orbit
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| related words: |
rim, ring |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move along a circular route.
- synonyms:
- circle
- similar words:
- circulate, revolve, ring, round
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| related words: |
circle |
| derivation: |
circuital (adj.) |
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