Kreis

Definitions of Kreis
  1. noun
    ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
    synonyms: Zirkel
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    type of:
    Oval
    a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
  2. noun
    an unofficial association of people or groups
    synonyms: Runde
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    types:
    Clique, Personenkreis
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    type of:
    soziale Gruppe
    people sharing some social relation
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