begirding

/bɪˈɡɜrdɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of surrounding or encircling something.
    • A ring of fire was begirding the dry forest.
    • The river is begirding the small island with its gentle flow.
    • The soldiers were begirding the enemy camp at dawn.
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