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encircling
/ɪnˈsɜːklɪŋ/
adjective
otaczający
Also
okrążający
Definition
Forming a circle around something; surrounding.
Examples
The ancient city walls provided an encircling defense.
Starożytne mury miejskie zapewniały otaczającą obronę.
A dense fog was encircling the entire village.
Gęsta mgła okrążała całą wioskę.
Synonyms
Collocations
encircling wallencircling armsencircling mountains
verb
otaczanie
Also
okrążanie(n)
Definition
The action of forming a circle around something or someone; surrounding.
Examples
The army was encircling the enemy stronghold.
Armia okrążała twierdzę wroga.
The children were encircling their teacher, eager to ask questions.
Dzieci otaczały swoją nauczycielkę, chętne do zadawania pytań.
Synonyms
Collocations
encircling the cityencircling the enemyencircling movement
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