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ringbolt a bolt with a ring through the eye at its head.
ringbone a pathological bony growth on the pastern bones of a horse's leg, which often causes lameness.
ringdove a European pigeon with white markings around the neck and on the tips of the wings. [2 definitions]
ringed marked by or having a ring or rings. [3 definitions]
ringent with the mouth open wide; gaping. [2 definitions]
ringer1 a person or thing that surrounds, esp. a horseshoe tossed over a stake in an outdoor game.
ringer2 a person or thing that rings or causes a bell to ring. [3 definitions]
ring finger the third finger of the hand, esp. the left hand, on which an engagement, wedding, or similar ring is traditionally worn.
ringgit the chief monetary unit of Malaysia, equaling one hundred sen.
ringhals a small African cobra that spits or squirts its venom at its target.
ringleader a person who leads a group, esp. in mischievous or illegal activities.
ringlet a curly lock of hair.
ringmaster one who directs performances in a ring, as at a circus.
ringneck a ring-necked animal such as a bird or reptile.
ring-necked having a ring or collar of distinctive color around the neck, as certain birds and snakes.
ring-necked duck a dark North American duck, the male of which has a faint, copper-colored ring around the neck.
ring-necked pheasant a widely distributed game bird native to Asia, the male of which has colorful plumage and a white ring around the neck.
ring off (chiefly British) to disconnect a telephone call by replacing the receiver; hang up.
Ring of the Nibelung in Germanic legend, the gold ring made by the leader of the Nibelung dwarfs.
ring ouzel a European thrush that has a white ring around its neck and on its breast.
ringside the area or seats closest to a ring, as at a boxing or wrestling match. [4 definitions]