CIRCUMFERENCE


Meaning of CIRCUMFERENCE in English

1.

The ~ of a circle, place, or round object is the distance around its edge.

...a scientist calculating the earth’s ~...

The island is 3.5 km in ~.

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2.

The ~ of a circle, place, or round object is its edge.

Cut the salmon into long strips and wrap it round the ~ of the bread.

N-UNCOUNT

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