rung

(noun) a crosspiece between the legs of a chair. Synonyms: round, stave.

(noun) one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder. Synonyms: rundle, spoke.

(verb) sound loudly and sonorously. Synonyms: ring, peal. Examples: "The bells rang."

(verb) ring or echo with sound. Synonyms: resound, echo, ring, reverberate. Examples: "The hall resounded with laughter."

(verb) make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification. Synonyms: ring, knell. Examples: "Ring the bells." "My uncle rings every sunday at the local church."

(verb) get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. Synonyms: call, telephone, call up, phone, ring. Examples: "I tried to call you all night." "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning."

(verb) extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. Synonyms: surround, environ, ring, skirt, border. Examples: "The forest surrounds my property."

(verb) attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify. Synonyms: ring, band. Examples: "Ring birds." "Band the geese to observe their migratory patterns."