Definition of encircle Encircle
/ɛnsɚˈkʌl/ - [enserkul] - en•cir•cle
We found 9 definitions of encircle from 7 different sources.
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What does encircle mean?
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| encircle - form a circle around; "encircle the errors" | ||
| circle | ||
| shape, form give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" | ||
| encircle - bind with something round or circular | ||
| gird | ||
| bind form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen" | ||
| hoop bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- encircle (v. t.)
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.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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encircle
To form a circle around. -
encircle
To extend on all sides simultaneously.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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encircle
en-sėrk′l, v.t. to enclose in a circle: to embrace: to pass round.—n. Encirc′ling
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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encircle
To pass around, as in a circle; to go or come round; as, the army encircled the city.
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🔤- encircle, verb, present, 1st person singular of encircle (infinitive).
- encircle, verb (infinitive).
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