ringer


Definition: Meaning of, ringer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrɪŋə /

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ringer ringers
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  1. someone who rings church bells or hand bells
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  2. a piece of equipment that makes a ringing noise
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  3. someone who pretends not to have a skill that they really have, in order to play on a team, enter a competition etc
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ringer used in phrases

  • Ringer solution (noun)
    1. in physiological experiments an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and as a medium for in vitro preparations
  • Ringer's solution (noun)
    1. in physiological experiments an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and as a medium for in vitro preparations
  • bell ringer (noun)
    1. as for summoning the congregation a person who rings church bells
    2. someone who plays musical handbells
  • bell-ringer (noun)
    1. someone who rings church bells
  • dead ringer (noun)
    1. someone who looks exactly like someone else
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