Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: rings
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ɪŋz]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rings
    Meaning: gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"
Usage examples
  • They were more probably secondary rings.
  • Larry looked at the ceiling and blew rings of smoke languidly.
  • Take a part at a time, roll half an inch thick, cut in rings and fry.
  • His face was paler and thinner than ever, and dark rings encircled his blue eyes.
  • "You don't mean to say you took 'em down, rings and all, with him lying there?" said Joe.
  • As it rings softly out on the pleasant spring air, another stout slug has made the Great Change.
  • Peel and core 4 sour apples and cut into rings; then sprinkle with curry-powder and let fry until tender.
  • On his fingers, he had six rings of very valuable stones, and his feet were encased in shoes of morocco leather."
  • Sewing-machines, boats, guns, tents, and even diamond engagement rings, yield their joys under the renting contract.
  • "They are not torn down," cried Scrooge, folding one of his bed-curtains in his arms, "they are not torn down, rings and all.