"circling" meaning in All languages combined

See circling on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: circlings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} circling (countable and uncountable, plural circlings)
  1. A circular motion. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-circling-en-noun-yQajc8N~
  2. (uncountable) The practice of sitting in a circle and taking turns to speak about one's emotions or experiences while the others listen, intended to be therapeutic or to strengthen relations within the group. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-circling-en-noun-Jk0XuNaj

Verb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} circling
  1. present participle and gerund of circle Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: circle
    Sense id: en-circling-en-verb-5KdhVqnS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 42 56

Inflected forms

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