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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]
ring toss a game similar to horseshoes in which rings made of rope, plastic, or the like are tossed from a specified distance in an effort to place them around short, upright posts fixed in the ground or on a board.
ring up to record or calculate (the price of a sale) on a cash register. [2 definitions]
ringworm any of several contagious skin diseases caused by fungi and producing scaly, itchy, ring-shaped patches on the skin.
rink a smooth surface of ice used for ice skating or ice hockey. [3 definitions]
rinse to dip or spray with water in order to remove soap or superficial dirt or food. [5 definitions]