Ring

Definitions of Ring
  1. noun
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
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    Siegelring
    a ring bearing a signet
    Ehering, Trauring
    a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
    type of:
    Schmuck, Schmuckstück
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  2. noun
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
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    Nasenring
    a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it
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