ring

NOUNVERB /rɪŋ/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R

ring is a valid 4-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING

What does ring mean?

NOUN · 9 SENSES
1

The sound of a bell ringing.

“the distinctive ring of the church bell”

“the ringing of the telephone”

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2

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

“she had rings on every finger”

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3

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

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4

A characteristic sound.

“it has the ring of sincerity”

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5

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

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6

A toroidal shape.

“a ring of ships in the harbor”

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7

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

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8

An association of criminals.

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9

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

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VERB · 6 SENSES
1

Sound loudly and sonorously.

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2

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

3

Ring or echo with sound.

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4

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.

5

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

“My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church”

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6

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

“ring birds”

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Anagrams of ring

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