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wreathe v

(also figurative) Senses relating to intertwining or twisting. (transitive) To coil, curl, or twist (something); to shape (something) into circles or coils. To adorn (someone or something) with a garland or wreath. Of flowers, leaves, etc.: to form the shape of a wreath around (something). (chiefly passive voice) Often followed by in and the thing encircling: to coil or spiral around, or encircle, (someone or something); (by extension) to cover or envelop (someone or something). (also reflexive, chiefly passive voice) Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind (oneself or something) around a person or thing; (by extension) to cause (oneself or something) to cover or encircle a person or thing. (chiefly passive voice) Often followed by together: to entwine or twist (two or more people or things) together; to intertwine, to interweave. (archaic) To form (a crown, garland, wreath, etc.) by entwining or twisting flowers, leaves, etc., together; also, to entwine or twist (flowers, leaves, etc.) together to form a crown, garland, wreath, etc. (Southeast England) To strengthen (an earthen embankment) with hurdles of wattle. (obsolete) To form (something) by entwining or twisting two or more things together; also, to entwine or twist (something) with another thing. (obsolete, Scotland, figurative) Followed by on: to place (a yoke, symbolizing a burden) on someone's neck. (intransitive) Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind around a person or thing. Of mist, smoke, etc.: to move with a coiling, spiralling, or twisting motion. (obsolete, rare) Followed by with: to become intertwined with something. (obsolete, chiefly Scotland) Of snow: to form drifts. [...]

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