encircling

[US]/[ɪnˈsɜː(r)lɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ɪnˈsɜː(r)lɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Surrounding on all sides; enclosing.
v.To surround on all sides; enclose.
v. (past participle)Having been surrounded; enclosed.

Phrases & Collocations

encircling arms

encircling forest

encircling waves

encircling darkness

encircling embrace

encircling fence

encircling wall

encircling smoke

encircling light

encircling crowd

Example Sentences

the barbed wire was encircling the entire property.

a crowd was encircling the stage after the concert.

the police were encircling the area in search of the suspect.

a warm feeling of safety was encircling her.

the forest was encircling the small village.

dark clouds were encircling the mountaintop.

a protective circle of friends was encircling him.

the river was encircling the island on all sides.

the arms of the sofa were encircling me in comfort.

a ring of lights was encircling the statue.

the team was encircling the opponent's goal.

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