bull ring
The term "bull ring" has varied meanings, ranging from arenas for bullfighting to shopping centers and types of nose jewelry.
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Definition
B2Bullfighting
(cultural, traditional)A circular arena where bullfighting events are held.
Example
- The bull ring was filled with spectators eager to watch the evening's bullfight.
B2Shopping
(geographical)A large shopping center in Birmingham, England, named after an old market site.
Example
- We spent the afternoon shopping at the Bull Ring in Birmingham.
B2Jewelry
(informal)A type of nose piercing, specifically a septum ring.
Example
- She decided to get a bull ring as her first nose piercing.
C1Horse Racing
(technical, sport)An unusually short horse racing track, typically six furlongs or less for one lap.
Example
- The jockeys prepared for the race on the bull ring track.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bull ring":
bull runnerbull runthrow the bullbull upbear pitload of bull