Encircling: meaning, definitions and examples
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encircling
[ ษชnหsษหklษชล ]
in geometry
The act of drawing a circle, ellipse, or other shape around another shape, object, or area.
Synonyms
enclosing, encompassing, surrounding.
Examples of usage
- The encircling of the Earth by the moon's orbit is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon.
- The encircling of the castle by a high stone wall provided protection against invaders.
figurative
The act of surrounding or enclosing someone or something, often in a symbolic or metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
encompassing, enveloping, surrounding.
Examples of usage
- The encircling of the city by protesters was a powerful statement against government corruption.
- The encircling of the garden with a fence kept the deer from eating the plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "encircling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cercando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช umkreisen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengelilingi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะพัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ okrฤ ลผenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒใ
๐ซ๐ท encercler
๐ช๐ธ rodeando
๐น๐ท kuลatma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ธ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ obkliฤovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ obkฤพรบฤenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅด
๐ธ๐ฎ obkroลพanje
๐ฎ๐ธ umkringja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษhatษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ rodeando
Etymology
The word 'encircling' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'around' and the word 'circle'. It dates back to the late 16th century and has been used in various contexts to describe the act of forming a circle or surrounding someone or something.
See also: circlets, circularity, encircle.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,727, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16724 remunerative
- 16725 unkind
- 16726 aggravate
- 16727 encircling
- 16728 contemplative
- 16729 outrages
- 16730 wand
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