1. (

• encircle ,
• circle ,

) form or draw a circle around; "encircle the errors" ;

2. (

• gird ,
• encircle

) bind with something round or circular ;

1. (

• encircling ,
• skirting

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