Encircle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bind with something round or circular.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She used a beautiful gold necklace to encircle her neck, giving her a radiant look for the party.
- A delicate vine encircled the stone statue, blending it into the surrounding landscape.
- The entire village was encircled by a low stone wall for protection from wild animals.
- She carefully wrapped the ribbons around the gift to encircle it in a colorful, festive way.
- A sprig of holly encircled the hilt of the ceremonial sword, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
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Meaning 2
Form or draw a circle around; "encircle the errors".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Please encircle the wrong answers on the test so we can review them later.
- To highlight the area of interest, use a marker to encircle the relevant paragraph.
- Always check the plan carefully and encircle the dimensions to ensure accuracy.
- Encircle the safety features on the diagram to identify them clearly.
- Use a fine-tip pen to encircle the small text that needs correction.