Word
circling
Phoneticscir·cling
US/ˈsɝkəɫɪŋ/
UK/sˈɜːklɪŋ/
Definition
v. to move in a circle around something or someone. You use this when describing movement that goes round and round a central point.
v. to move in a circular path around a central point or object. The present participle of 'circle'.
Examples
“The plane is circling the airport.”
“The hawk was circling high above the field, waiting for the right moment to dive.”
“The satellite continues circling the Earth at a precise altitude, maintaining a stable orbit that allows for consistent global communication coverage.”
Examples
simple
“The plane is circling the airport.”
contextual
“The hawk was circling high above the field, waiting for the right moment to dive.”
complex
“The satellite continues circling the Earth at a precise altitude, maintaining a stable orbit that allows for consistent global communication coverage.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective describing motion or position.
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