Definition of Engulf
to sweep over something, surrounding it completely
Examples of Engulf in a sentence
It only took seconds for the raging fire to fully engulf every room in the house. 🔊
As the storm rocked the vessel violently, the sailors began to fear that the waves would close in and engulf the ship. 🔊
The hot sun seemed to engulf the entire desert, fully covering every inch of the area. 🔊
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