encircle

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround completely or enclose; to form a circle around.

• Verb

  To enclose or contain within a circle; to form a ring around.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encircle
circle , whirl , vortex , swirl

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Variants

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encircle , encircled , encirclement , encirclements , encircles , encircling

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Etymology

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From Old French encircler, from en- 'in' + circler 'to turn in a circle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'encircle' is used in astronomy to describe the path of a celestial body around another.

2. The term 'encircle' is also used in the context of sports, particularly in soccer, to describe a defensive strategy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circle: A closed curve with all points at a constant distance from a center point.

2. Surround: To enclose on all sides; to go around completely.

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Culture

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The term 'encircle' is often used in military strategy to describe the act of surrounding an enemy force to prevent escape. It is also used metaphorically to describe situations where one is surrounded or contained.

How to Memorize "encircle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle being drawn around an object or a person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encircle' with the image of a protective barrier or a ring of security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'encircle' starts with 'en' and ends with 'cle', like 'envelop' and 'clever'.

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