encircling

/ɪnˈsɜːrklɪŋ/ /ɛnˈsɜːrklɪŋ/

verb

To surround, form a circle around.

Examples :

"The children were encircling the maypole, holding colorful ribbons. "

verb

To move or go around completely.

Examples :

"The children were encircling the maypole, dancing and singing. "

action space area environment

noun

Encirclement

Examples :

"The town's encirclement by the rising floodwaters forced many families to evacuate. "

military war

adjective

Enclosing, skirting

Examples :

"The encircling fence kept the children safe in the playground. "

area place environment

Meanings

Examples :

"The children were encircling the maypole, holding colorful ribbons. "

Examples :

"The children were encircling the maypole, dancing and singing. "

Examples :

"The town's encirclement by the rising floodwaters forced many families to evacuate. "

Examples :

"The encircling fence kept the children safe in the playground. "

Related Words

floodwaters noun

The waters of a flood

families noun

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

skirting verb

To be on or form the border of.

completely adverb

(manner) In a complete manner

enclosing verb

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

surround noun

Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.

colorful adjective

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

holding verb

To grasp or grip.

children noun

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

playground noun

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

maypole noun

A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

evacuate verb

To leave or withdraw from; to quit; to retire from