ENGIRDLED Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word engirdled. (close relations)
engirdle
Best Alternative Words for ENGIRDLED
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circumscribe | verbv | |||||||
verb • draw a line around • restrict or confine within limits • to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect | ||||||||
compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
encircle | verbv | |||||||
verb • form or draw a circle around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
encompass | verbv | |||||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
gird | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • put a girdle on or around • bind with something round or circular | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
engird | verbv | |||||||
verb • To gird around; to ingirt. |