Engulf Definition
ĕn-gŭlf
engulfed, engulfing, engulfs
verb
engulfed, engulfing, engulfs
To swallow up; overwhelm.
Webster's New World
To plunge, as into a gulf.
Webster's New World
To engulf is defined as to completely cover, surround, or overwhelm.
When snow completely covers the ground, this is an example of a time when snow engulfs the ground.
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Origin of Engulf
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en- + gulf
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