circular

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/
/ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

Short for circular letter.

2 Definition

A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.

3 Definition

A shuttle bus with a circular route.

4 Definition

That which flies, as a bird or insect.

5 Definition

A machine that flies.

6 Definition

An airplane pilot.

7 Definition

A person who travels by airplane.

8 Definition

A leaflet, often for advertising.

9 Definition

The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

10 Definition

An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.

11 Definition

(acrobatics, cheerleading, synchronized swimming) The person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.

12 Definition

A stray shot away from the group on a target.

13 Definition

A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).

14 Definition

A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

15 Definition

A leap or jump.

16 Definition

A risky investment or other venture.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To distribute circulars to or at.

2 Definition

To extend in a circular direction.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or relating to a circle.

2 Definition

In the shape of, or moving in a circle.

3 Definition

Circuitous or roundabout.

4 Definition

Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.

Example Sentences
  • Your dictionary defines "brave" as "courageous", and "courageous" as "brave". That's a circular definition.
5 Definition

Distributed to a large number of persons.

6 Definition

Perfect; complete.

7 Definition

Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior.