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Encircles Meaning in English

word · lemma: encircle

ɛnˈsɝkəɫ
en-SUR-kuhlz
ɛnsˈɜːkəlz
en-SUR-kuhlz

Definição

To form a circle around something or surround it completely.

Uso & Nuances

More formal than 'surround'; often used in writing or to describe physical circles, e.g. 'The road encircles the lake.' Common with locations or objects, not people. Often found in scientific, geographic, or poetic contexts.

Frases de Exemplo

A fence encircles the garden.

basic

Water encircles the island.

basic

A ring encircles her finger.

basic

At sunrise, a golden glow encircles the mountain peak.

natural

A feeling of calm encircles the quiet village at night.

natural

The legend says a dragon encircles the treasure deep in the cave.

natural