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encircling |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Encircle \En*cir"cle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encircled}; p. pr & vb n. {Encircling}.] [Pref. en- + circle: cf OF encercler.] To form a circle about to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city. Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. --Parnell. Syn: To encompass; surround; environ; inclose. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: encircling adj : being all around the edges; enclosing; "his encircling arms"; "the room's skirting board needs painting" [syn: {encircling(a)}, {skirting(a)}]
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