Circle hooks have a curved, barbed point that prevents them from penetrating vital organs in a fish’s stomach. They reduce mortality rates and are popular with novice anglers. Circle hooks have been used for centuries and are mainly used with live or dead bait. The cardinal rule is not to set the hook, but to […]
The pitch circle is an imaginary circle that passes through the points where two interlocking gears touch. It’s important to know the pitch circle diameter when calculating measurements related to gear mechanics. The teeth of the gears must rotate effectively, and the pitch circle can be subdivided into circular pitch, addendum, and dedendum. The pitch […]
The Arctic Circle is a region north of 66° 33′ 39” latitude, containing land claimed by several countries. It has low temperatures and few population centers, but indigenous people have lived there for thousands of years. Global warming has opened up shipping routes and potential oil fields, and the region has military significance. The future […]
The Arctic Circle is located at 66.5º north of the Equator and receives 24 hours of sunlight during the summer solstice. Eight countries have land within the Arctic Circle, and the region is home to unique wildlife such as polar bears and arctic foxes. Explorers have studied the region for resources and scientific research. The […]
The Pilates Magic Circle is a portable training tool used in Pilates exercise to provide resistance and muscle tone. It can be used for both upper and lower body workouts and is a common addition to a Pilates tool kit. Pilates also uses larger equipment such as the Pilates reformer, table, and chair. The Pilates […]
Drawing a circle in OpenGL® involves using an algorithm to determine points and connecting them with lines. A circle can be approximated with straight lines, but blending and smooth line drawing can improve the appearance. An OpenGL® disk can also be used, but it is less efficient and may cause graphical artifacts. There is no […]
The Ab Circle Pro is a compact home exercise machine that provides cardiovascular exercise and tones abdominal muscles, buttocks, thighs, and hips. It is designed to support the abdominal muscles and can be used for a few minutes a day. It is lightweight and can be easily stored. The Ab Circle Pro is a compact […]
Circle skirts were popular in the 1950s, often worn with petticoats to show off their fullness while dancing to rock and roll. They remain popular today and are made from various fabrics. The skirt’s design reflects the end of fabric restrictions after WWII, and Mexican circle skirts became collectible. The skirt is flattering on most […]
A quality control circle (QCC) is a management approach used to identify and fix performance problems within a company. The circle involves key people with similar job responsibilities who meet regularly to share observations and develop solutions. The size and structure of the group can vary, and it can operate in an advisory or decision-making […]
A meridian circle is an astronomical device used to measure the position of a star as it crosses the local meridian. It measures declination and right ascension, and can also be used to calculate local longitude and time. Modern meridian circles are automated, and have practical applications on Earth. A meridian circle, also called a […]
The Circle of Courage is a parenting and education model based on four principles: belonging, generosity, independence, and mastery. It aims to develop positive relationships and life skills in children and is used in schools to empower struggling or at-risk youth. The model is represented by a circle divided into four quadrants, and each principle […]
Competing companies in the distribution industry create credit circles to share information about a customer’s payment practices, allowing them to assess and limit their own risk. Credit circles meet frequently and must avoid unethical or illegal behavior, as established by various statutes. They cannot offer opinions on whether a debtor should receive credit, dispute credit […]
The idiom “to come full circle” refers to something ending up where it started. It can apply to people’s careers or attitudes, as they may return to a previous profession or mindset. This is different from doing a 180, which means a complete change in direction. The phrase “to come full circle” is an idiom […]
Quality circles are groups of individuals who evaluate and improve a specific operation or procedure, and can be used in business or non-profit settings. Members can be employees, students, or consumers. The circle identifies strengths and weaknesses, brainstorming potential improvements. It can also be used in non-profit and educational settings. The goal is to identify […]
Literature circles are student-led reading groups formed by book choice. Members can be assigned specific roles, such as discussion leader or connector, and teachers can assign tasks like journaling or vocabulary research. Fiction and non-fiction can be used, and the goal is to encourage critical thinking. A literature circle is a strategy for reading most […]
“Circling the drain” is a metaphor for something or someone in inevitable decline, inspired by the behavior of liquid as it approaches a drain. It can refer to anything from broken relationships to international economics. The direction of a drain’s spiral vortex is not determined by the rotation of the Earth. Other similar phrases include […]
