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Bolt Circle: A ring of bolts used to hold a closure in place.

Face-Off Circles: The various circular spots on the ice where an official and two players will hold a face-off to begin or to resume the action of the game; there is one blue face-off circle and four red face . . . View Full Definition

Great Circle: A circle described on the surface of a sphere (Earth, for example) so that its plane passes through the center of the sphere.

Dead Bolt: An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key or thumb-turn. Unlike a latch, which has a beveled tongue, dead bolts have square ends.

Color Circle: Chart of spectrum hues presented as a circle.

Magic Circle: Magic CircleA simple isometric device comprising a flexible ring with handles. Can be used to firm the muscles of the upper arms, neck, and inner thighs (especially good for expectant mother . . . View Full Definition

Quality Circle: A carefully selected group of employees who voluntarily meet on a regular basis to identify problems and make recommendation by using various techniques for analyzing and solving work-relate . . . View Full Definition

T-Bolt: Term for the bolts inserted in the T-slots of a worktable to fasten the workpiece or work-holding device to the table.

Restraining Circle: A faceoff circle.

Red Circle Rate: A pay rate that is above the maximum range assigned to the job grade. Employees are usually not eligible for additional pay increases until the range maximums exceed the individual pay rate.