enveloping

UK
/ɪnˈvɛləpɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈvɛləpɪŋ/
envelopinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪnˈvɛləpɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈvɛləpɪŋ/
Translations
The enveloping fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.
Le brouillard enveloppant rendait difficile de voir la route devant nous.
Definitions
Surrounding or covering completely.
The enveloping fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.
envelopingnoun
Gerund; typically uncountable
Translations
The enveloping of the city by the clouds was an awe-inspiring sight.
L'enveloppement de la ville par les nuages était un spectacle impressionnant.
Definitions
The act or process of surrounding or covering completely.
The enveloping of the city by the clouds was an awe-inspiring sight.
envelopverb

enveloping

ing-form

enveloped
Past Simple
enveloped
Past Participle
enveloping
ing-form
UK
/ɪnˈvɛləp/
US
/ɪnˈvɛləp/
Translations
The fog began to envelop the entire city, making it difficult to see.
Le brouillard a commencé à envelopper toute la ville, rendant la visibilité difficile.
Definitions
To wrap up, cover, or surround completely.
The fog began to envelop the entire city, making it difficult to see.
envelopnoun
Definitions
An archaic variant spelling of "envelope"; a covering or wrapper that surrounds or encloses something.
He slipped the letter into a brown paper envelop and sealed it with wax.