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Encircling Definition & Meaning

encircling
adjective
  1. being all around the edges; enclosing; "his encircling arms"; "the room's skirting board needs painting"

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What does encircling mean?
being all around the edges; enclosing; "his encircling arms"; "the room's skirting board needs painting"
What part of speech is encircling?
Encircling is an adjective.

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