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circumvolve

[sur-kuhm-volv]

verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -volved, -volv·ing.

to revolve or wind about.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin circumvolv(ere), equivalent to circum- circum- + volvere to roll (see evolve)

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circumvolve
verb
cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle" [syn: rotate]

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