Definition of "Ring" :

noun: a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

noun: a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

noun: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

"She had rings on every finger."

noun: a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

noun: a characteristic sound

"It has the ring of sincerity."

noun: the sound of a bell ringing

"The distinctive ring of the church bell."

noun: an association of criminals

noun: (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

noun: a toroidal shape

"A ring of ships in the harbor."

verb: get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

verb: attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

"Ring birds."

verb: extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

verb: sound loudly and sonorously

verb: make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

"Ring the bells."

verb: ring or echo with sound