circle vs outside

circle

noun
  • A territorial division or district. 

  • An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle. 

  • A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point. 

  • A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning. 

  • A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match. 

  • A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep. 

  • A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself. 

  • Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures. 

  • Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. 

  • A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center). 

  • A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle. 

  • A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest. 

  • The orbit of an astronomical body. 

  • A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship. 

  • A traffic circle or roundabout. 

verb
  • To travel around along a curved path. 

  • To travel in circles. 

  • To place or mark a circle around. 

  • To surround. 

outside

noun
  • The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right. 

  • The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference. 

  • The outer part of the sea, away from the peak of a wave. 

  • The part of something that faces out; the outer surface. 

  • The external appearance of someone or something. 

  • The space beyond some limit or boundary. 

  • The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc. 

verb
  • To ostracize or exclude. 

adj
  • Away from the interior or center of something. 

  • Originating from, arranged by, or being someone outside an organization, group, etc. 

  • Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary. 

  • Extending or going beyond the borders or scope of an organization, group, etc. 

  • Away (far) from the batter as it crosses home plate. 

  • Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc; maximum. 

  • Positioned towards the shoulder of a road: towards the left-hand side if one drives on the left, or right-hand side if one drives on the right. 

  • Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary. 

  • Not legally married to or related to (e.g. not born in wedlock to), and/or not residing with, a specified other person (parent, child, or partner); (of a marriage, relationship, etc) existing between two such people. (Compare out of wedlock, nonresidential.) 

  • Positioned towards the central division of a road: towards the right-hand side if one drives on the left, or left-hand side if one drives on the right. 

adv
  • Outdoors. 

  • To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place. 

  • Not in prison. 

prep
  • Near, but not in. 

  • Except, apart from. 

  • Beyond the scope, limits, or borders of. 

  • On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building). 

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