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The definition of surround

5 Definitions of: surround

    1. verb, to encircle or enclose or cause to be encircled or enclosed
    2. verb, to deploy forces on all sides of (a place or military formation), so preventing access or retreat
    3. verb, to exist around
    4. noun, a border, esp the area of uncovered floor between the walls of a room and the carpet or around an opening or panel
    5. noun, a) a method of capturing wild beasts by encircling the area in which they are believed to be b) the area so encircled
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Synonyms: encompass, enclose, ring, encircle, envelop, girdle, environ, enwreath, besiege, beset And more...
 

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