noun
Meaning 1
A circular motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Standard Lemma guide
circling
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noun
Meaning 2
The practice of sitting in a circle and taking turns to speak about one's emotions or experiences while the others listen, intended to be therapeutic or to strengthen relations within the group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A class of secretive drinking games, each with an unknown set of rules which new players must learn by immersion, taking place with participants sitting in a circle and drinking upon certain conditions being met.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: University of Warwick slang
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verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of circle
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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