lord of the rings en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /loːd əv ðə ɹəŋz/ (New-Zealand)
- /lɔːd əv ðə ɹɪŋz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /lɔɹd əv ðə ɹɪŋz/ (US)
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Etymology
From the "rings" event in gymnastics, and "lord" meaning a person with mastery; in humorous reference to J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings.
Meanings
- (slang) The Olympic champion on the rings (“still rings”) men's gymnastics apparatus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lords of the rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
world's fastest man · world's fastest woman · world's greatest athlete