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/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ · sur·ki·lar
noun
- Short for circular letter. The company sent out a circular to all its employees with the latest company news.
- A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern. The medieval knight wore a circular cloak to show his status.
- A shuttle bus with a circular route. The circular bus took us around the city, showing us all the main attractions.
- That which flies, as a bird or insect. The circular motion of the butterfly's wings allowed it to fly efficiently.
- A machine that flies. The circular design of the airplane's wings made it aerodynamic and efficient.
- An airplane pilot. The circular route the pilot took allowed us to see the city from a unique perspective.
verb
- To distribute circulars to or at. The company circularized the new policy to all its employees.
- To extend in a circular direction. The road circularized around the mountain, providing a scenic view.
adjective
- Of or relating to a circle. The circular shape of the coin made it easy to identify.
- In the shape of, or moving in a circle. The circular motion of the merry-go-round was fun to ride.
- Circuitous or roundabout. The circular route the hikers took added an extra hour to their journey.
Did you know? The word 'circular' has been used in various contexts, including literature and aviation. In Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days', the protagonist Phileas Fogg uses a circular route to travel around the world.