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engulf
verb en·gulf \in-ˈgəlf, en-\
: to flow over and cover (someone or something)
Full Definition of ENGULF
transitive verb
1
: to flow over and enclose : overwhelm <the mounting seas threatened to engulf the island>
2
: to take in (food) by or as if by flowing over and enclosing
— en·gulf·ment \-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of ENGULF
1555
ENGULF Defined for Kids
engulf
verb en·gulf \in-ˈgəlf\
en·gulfeden·gulf·ing
Definition of ENGULF for Kids
1
: to flow over and cover or surround <The town was engulfed by the flood.>
2
: to be overwhelmed by <He was engulfed by fear.>
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