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Definitions of ring

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

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types:
verlovingsring
a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal

signet, zegelring
a ring bearing a signet

trouwring
a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding

type of:
bijouterie, preciosa
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
noun
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

synonyms: ringetje

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gordijnring
a circular ring for holding up a curtain

sleutelring, splitring
a circular ring of metal for holding keys

servetring
a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin

velg
the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached

band, buitenband, luchtband
hoop that covers a wheel

rubberband
a tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel

type of:
baan, band
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

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