Begirdle

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To encircle or surround, as with a girdle.

    "The vine begirdled the tree, wrapping around its trunk as though trying to hug it."

Example

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"The vine begirdled the tree, wrapping around its trunk as though trying to hug it."

Etymology

From be- + girdle.

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