26984 words

circled

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to move in a circle, often around something:

Examples:

The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land.
Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour.
3
to draw a circle around something:

Examples:

Circle the answer you think is correct.
4
to arrange things in a circle:

Examples:

Local teenagers would circle their cars out in cotton fields, play the radio loud, and dance.
When a pioneers' wagon train was attacked they circled their wagons to defend themselves.

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