gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
"the rings require a strong upper body"
plural of ring
"After years of training on parallel bars, he finally qualified to compete in the men's artistic gymnastics rings event at the nationals."
A gymnastics apparatus and discipline consisting of 2 rings suspended from a bar.
In plain English: Rings are circular bands made of metal, plastic, or other materials that fit around something like a finger or a door knob.
"She put her wedding ring on her finger."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ring
"The phone rings every time she tries to call you back."
In plain English: To ring means to make a clear, loud sound like a bell or telephone.
"The old phone rings every morning at eight o'clock."
Rings is the plural form of ring, which comes from Old English hring meaning a circle or band. The term originally referred to any circular object before evolving to include jewelry and sound waves in modern usage.