surround
Noun
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is a type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region - a demarcated area of the Earthsubtypes:
- ambiance, ambience - the atmosphere of an environment
- medium - the surrounding environment
- scene, setting - the context and environment in which something is set
- element - the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
- habitat, home ground - the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
- melting pot - an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated
- parts - the local environment
Verb
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subtypes:
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is a type of: cover - provide with a covering or cause to be coveredsame as: smother
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is a type of: assail, attack - launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare withsubtypes:
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is a type of: protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damagesubtypes:
- stockade - surround with a stockade in order to fortify
- circumvallate - surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
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