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en·cir·cle    Audio Help   [en-sur-kuhl] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -cled, -cling.
1.to form a circle around; surround; encompass: to encircle an enemy.
2.to make a circling movement around; make the circuit of.

[Origin: 1350–1400; ME; see en-1, circle]

en·cir·cle·ment, noun
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en·cir·cle    Audio Help   (ěn-sûr'kəl)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling, en·cir·cles
  1. To form a circle around; surround. See Synonyms at surround.
  2. To move or go around completely; make a circuit of.

en·cir'cle·ment n.
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encirclement

noun
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy [syn: blockade

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