circular pattern

collocation in English

meaningsofcircularandpattern

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circular
adjective
uk
/ˈsɜː.kjə.lər/us
/ˈsɝː.kjə.lɚ/
shaped like ...
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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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(Definition ofcircularandpatternfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Its characteristic feature was an elaborate combination of several round pyramidal structures assembled in acircularpattern(the guachimonton concept).
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Note the diffuse disorderedcircularpattern(arrowed) and the absence of specific areas of intensity on the meridional (vertical) axis perpendicular to the equatorial axis.
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The bee moves in acircularpattern.
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The railings themselves have acircularpattern.
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Above, four large video screens formed acircularpattern.
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The book is known for its playful,circularpattern.
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Thecircularpatternis repeated in the cards used.
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Both ships were constantly in motion, maintaining acircularpattern.
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Soaring in acircularpatternis also seen.
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The eggs are usually arranged in pairs, and forming acircularpatternwithin the nest.
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The size of the island mandated a rather compactcircularpatternof structures.
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They do so by continuously swimming in acircularpatternaround their nests.
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Instead, the symbols blink in acircularpatternuntil reaching the relevant points.
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Quilted maple is an end grain figure that shows acircularpatternon flat sawn material.
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There are red dots in acircularpatternon its dorsum next to the mantle edge.
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The villas will be arranged in acircularpatternon the peninsula's four platforms.
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All the casements have a lattice of small panes, headed by acircularpattern.
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Such a cut,circularpatternin the bedrock had not been found before.
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Heat is radiated from the surface of the screen in acircularpatternaround the appliance.
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Continents and basin topography often block continuous flow and help deflect the moving water into acircularpattern.
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Each projectile had a range of about and was fired in acircularpatternin front of a ship.
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They can also be arranged in acircularpatternaround a centre point or fanning out from a corner.
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The bright bluish central peaks within the crater are arranged in acircularpatternforming a peak ring.
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