Encircle
Encircle verb - To travel completely around.
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Synonyms for Encircle
Hold and encircle are semantically related. in contain topic. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Encircle".
Nearby Words: encircling, encirclement
Hold
Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.
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Both words in one sentence
- In "The Androids of Tara", Romana lies down on a bed for examination by a doctor, and metal brackets pop up and encircle her body to hold her there.
Source: Shackle Seat Trap -
It rises out of the ground to encircle the entire Pokemon League (while also being a good three times taller), features a decorative waterfall on every floor and has a throne room at the top big enough to hold a battle involving the two legendary dragon mascots.
Source: Big Fancy Castle
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