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Ringlet

🔄 Synonyms of "Ringlet"

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WordDefinition
coilnounSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
whorlnounEach circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
rollnoun(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
gyrenoun(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
curlnounA curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
scrollnoun(computing) The act of scrolling
curlicuenounA fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops.
locknounSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ringlet"

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WordDefinition
curlnounA curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
coilnounSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
whorlnounEach circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
curlicuenounA fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops.
locknounSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
gyrenoun(oceanography) An ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner, especially one that is large-scale and observed in a major ocean.
scrollnoun(computing) The act of scrolling
rollnounThe act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
tressnounA braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.
roundletnounA small disk, circle or other round object.
ringnoun(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
snap ringnounSynonym of circlip.
ringernoun(sports) A person highly proficient at a skill or sport who is brought in, often fraudulently, to supplement a team.
chimenoun(music) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
tinklernounA small bell.
handbellnoun(music) A small bell designed to be rung by hand.
tintinnabulumnounA set of bells or metal plates used as a musical instrument or as a toy.
thingletnounA little thing.
jingletnounA little song or jingle.
knollnounA small mound or rounded hill.

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