engirdle

/ɪnˈɡɜrdl/
verb
  1. To surround or encircle something, like a belt or ring.
    • A wide belt engirdled her waist.
    • The highway engirdles the entire metropolitan area.
    • Ancient walls engirdle the old town.
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