ringgage (ringgaj)

1. A measure, consisting of a ring of fixed size, used for measuring spherical objects, and also for the separating or cla ifying of objects of irregular form. Thus, oysters have been sorted by two or three rings of different sizes through which they are allowed to drop. 2. A piece of wood, ivory, or the like, generally conical in form, but usually having minute steps or offsets: it is used for measuring finger rings, a number being affixed to every offset. ring-handle (ring'han"dl), n. A handle, as of a jar or other ve el, formed by a ring, especially a free ring hanging loose in a socket or eyelet attached to the body of the ve el. ring-head (ring'hed), n. for stretching woolen cloth. ring-hedge (ring'hej), n. Same as ring -fence. An instrument used Lo, how Apollo's Pega es prepare To rend the ring - hedge of our Horizon. IMG:content-2330.png:[blocks in formation] 2. In entom., a very short, disk-like joint; specifically, such a joint in the geniculate antennæ of certain small Hymenoptera, between the pedicel or third joint and the flagellum. ring-keeper (ring'kē"pėr), n. A small thin piece of bra or copper that holds a ring or guide to an anglers' rod. Norris.