- 1. 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. Source: opted
- 2. v. form or draw a circle around Source: wordnet
- 3. v. bind with something round or circular Source: wordnet
- 4. 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. Source: webster
- 5. To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; tosurround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled thecity.Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. Parnell. Source: adambom
- 6. v:100 v. form a circle around Source: ecdict
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