Encircle
Pronunciation : En*cir"cle
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF. encercler.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Encircled; p. pr. & vb. n. Encircling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913