Envelop

v. t.

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To put a covering about; to wrap up or in; to inclose within a case, wrapper, integument or the like; to surround entirely; as, to envelop goods or a letter; the fog envelops a ship. [imp. & p. p. Enveloped ; p. pr. & vb. n. Enveloping.] Nocturnal shades this world envelop. - J. Philips.

Verb

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envelop - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Synonyms: enclose, enfold, enwrap, wrap

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