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| ring finger |
the third finger of the hand, especially the left hand, on which an engagement, wedding, or similar ring is traditionally worn. |
| ruff |
a ring or collar of hair, fur, or feathers around the neck of an mammal or bird. [1/2 definitions] |
| rung1 |
past participle of "ring2." |
| stirrup |
a loop or ring of metal, wood, or leather with a flat bottom that hangs from each side of a saddle. Stirrups are used to support the rider's foot. |
| toll1 |
to cause to ring with slow, even strokes. [2/4 definitions] |
| tree ring |
the layer of wood made by a tree during a single year; annual ring. It is possible to figure out the age of a tree that has fallen or has been cut down by counting its rings. |
| washer |
a flat ring of rubber, metal, or other material used with a nut and bolt to make a tight fit. [1/3 definitions] |
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