noun
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the act of covering, surrounding or encircling someone or something.
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the act of revolving or fact of something revolving on the axis.
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anything (as a rope, cord, etc.) with which something is bound.
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surroundings; neighbourhood.
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a single twist, coil, winding; a turn; convolution.
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the tendency of talking around the subject without getting to the point; a beating around the bush.
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a single servicing, as of food; a round.
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a defensive covering for the body when fighting; an armour.