a space enclosed by a curved line, every point on which is at the same distance from the center
orb, loop, round figure
Cases of word usage
1) a part of the edge of a circle or other curved line (arc)
2) moving in a circle or curve to face the opposite way (around)
3) a straight line that joins two points on the circumference of a circle or the ends of an arc (chord)
4) a journey round a circle or closed route (circuit)
5) a line that marks out a circle or other curved figure (circumference)
6) a line of which no part is straight, e.g. part of the edge of a circle (curve)
7) (a measurement of) a straight line drawn from side to side through the center of a circle (diameter)
8) a circle of flowers or leaves used as an ornament or decoration or as a prize for victory etc (garland)
9) (of the moon) having the bright part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle (gibbous)
10) a circle of light round the sun or moon (halo)