Definitions for encircle

encircle en·cir·cle

Spelling: [en-sur-kuh l]
IPA: /ɛnˈsɜr kəl/

Encircle is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 147 anagrams from letters in encircle (cceeilnr).

Definitions for encircle

verb (used with object)

  1. to form a circle around; surround; encompass:
  2. to make a circling movement around; make the circuit of.

Origin of encircle

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at en-1, circle

Examples for encircle

Three times did he repeat this song, and as often did he encircle the post in his dance.

The grasping portion of it could only encircle the tiniest twigs.

Some religious groups even plan to encircle the courthouse on Monday to pray.

encircle this ragout with the fried cutlets, and crown with a cauliflower.

She looked at this man, and a suffocating band seemed to encircle her throat.

What he did was to encircle our city with an amulet of saving virtue.

Wang's silver cuffs and earrings that encircle the ear, outfitted with dagger-like appendages, were far from demure.

Frantically she tried to encircle him with her arms, but Herrick repulsed her.

He leant forward, and one arm reached out to encircle her waist.

Gloom did encircle him, but in the midst of it there was a light, which he strove and craved to follow.

Word Value for encircle
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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