Encompass :: Encompass (v. t.) To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world..
Encompassment :: Encompassment (n.) The act of surrounding, or the state of being surrounded; circumvention..
Encore :: Encore (adv. / interj.) Once more; again; -- used by the auditors and spectators of plays, concerts, and other entertainments, to call for a repetition of a particular part..
Encore :: Encore (n.) A call or demand (as, by continued applause) for a repetition; as, the encores were numerous..
Encore :: Encore (v. t.) To call for a repetition or reappearance of; as, to encore a song or a singer..
Encoubert :: Encoubert (n.) One of several species of armadillos of the genera Dasypus and Euphractus, having five toes both on the fore and hind feet..
Encounter :: Encounter (adv.) To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth..
Encounter :: Encounter (v. i.) To meet face to face; to have a meeting; to meet, esp. as enemies; to engage in combat; to fight; as, three armies encountered at Waterloo..
Encounter :: Encounter (v. t.) A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.