Definition for RING

RING, v.t.1 [pret. and pp. rung. Sax. ringan, hringan; G. and D. ringen; Sw. ringa; Dan. ringer.]

To cause to sound, particularly by striking a metallic body; as, to ring a bell. This word expresses appropriately the sanding of metals.

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