encircle
[en-sur-kuh l]
verb (used with object), en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling.
Origin of encircle
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Related Words for encircle
encompass, enclose, surround, envelop, enfold, invest, cover, girdle, band, environ, circuit, compass, circle, ring, wreathe, inclose, cincture, halo, begirdExamples from the Web for encircle
Contemporary Examples of encircle
Some religious groups even plan to encircle the courthouse on Monday to pray.
Online Activism, Nationwide Protests Deepen Ahead of Supreme Court Health-Care HearingDaniel Stone
March 23, 2012
Wang's silver cuffs and earrings that encircle the ear, outfitted with dagger-like appendages, were far from demure.
Historical Examples of encircle
Three times did he repeat this song, and as often did he encircle the post in his dance.
The Last of the MohicansJames Fenimore Cooper
Encircle this ragout with the fried cutlets, and crown with a cauliflower.
Culture and CookingCatherine Owen
What he did was to encircle our city with an amulet of saving virtue.
The MemorabiliaXenophon
He leant forward, and one arm reached out to encircle her waist.
The Twins of Suffering CreekRidgwell Cullum
Gloom did encircle him, but in the midst of it there was a light, which he strove and craved to follow.
The ArenaVarious
encircle
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