En-cir'cle, v. t.
(en-sĭr'kl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENCIRCLED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENCIRCLING.] [Prefix en and cir-cle, q. v.; O. Fr. encercler.]
Sense 1. To form a circle about; to inclose within a ring; hence, to embrace; as, to encircle one in the arms.
Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. Parnell.
Sense 2. To pass around as in a circle; to go or come round; as, the army encircled the city.
Synonyms—To encompass; inclose; surround; environ.