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Entomb Definition & Meaning

entomb
verb
  1. place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"

"Entomb" in song lyrics

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  • "'You mocking-birds,' quoth she, 'your tunes entomb"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Words that rhyme with entomb

Usage tips for "entomb"

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Frequently asked questions

What does entomb mean?
place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"
What part of speech is entomb?
Entomb is a verb.

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