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rings

noun

Simple meaning

A gymnastics apparatus and discipline made up of two rings suspended from a bar.

Pronunciation

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ringz
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹɪŋz

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. gymnastics

    A gymnastics apparatus and discipline consisting of two rings suspended from a bar.

  2. A traditional Irish game of throwing rings onto hooks.

  3. post-mid century

    Ellipsis of still rings.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

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This meaning: (gymnastics) A gymnastics apparatus and discipline consisting of two rings suspended from a bar.

Used this way, rings is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use rings

  • “The rings require a strong upper body.”noun

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Word Family

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Word family

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  • ringernounPerson or profession

    A person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation).

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  • ring mailnounRelated term

    Flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings.

  • ring rot fungusnounRelated term

    Fungus causing soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables and rings of dry rot around roots of sweet potatoes.

  • ring-tailed catnounRelated term

    Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings.

  • ring armornounRelated term

    Flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings.

  • ring armournounRelated term

    Flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings.

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