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encircle
(/E/n's/[@]/rk/@/l )

verb (v)

  • form a circle around(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Encircle the errors.
    Synonym:
    circle
    source: wordnet30
  • bind with something round or circular(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    gird
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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