How Do You Use Circumvolve in a Sentence?

An intricate system of gears, stainless steel pinions, and rubber and metal belts appeared ready to circumvolve. The walls of the valley circumvolve like a repetitive melody, the visual equivalent of Ravel's Bolero or Pachebel's Canon.

What is the meaning of Circumvolve?

obsolete. : to wind, wrap, or bend round : surround, envelop.

What is the root word of Circumvolve?

circumvolve (v.)

"to turn or cause to roll," 1640s, from Latin circumvolvere "to roll round, revolve," from circum "around, round about" (see circum-) + volvere "to turn around, roll," from PIE root *wel- (3) "to turn, revolve." Related: Circumvolved; circumvolving (which is attested from early 15c.).