ringing

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ (Northern England, Midlands, without the NG-coalescence) IPA(key): /ˈɹɪŋɡɪŋɡ/ Rhymes: -ɪŋɪŋ === Noun === ringing (countable and uncountable, plural ringings) The sound of something that rings. The quality of being resonant. A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings. The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale. ==== Synonyms ==== (technique used in the study of birds): banding ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === ringing (comparative more ringing, superlative most ringing) Loud and clear. (figurative) Made forcefully; powerful. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === ringing present participle and gerund of ring === Anagrams === girning