2
circle(verb, open, ring, surround, wrap)
2
compass(verb, open, shut)
2
condition
2
conserve(verb, support, hold, cover, keep)
2
contend(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
cop a plea(verb, expression, idiom, avoid, escape)
2
cover up(expression, support, cover, keep, secure)
2
covering operation(expression, idiom)
2
deceive(verb, move, cut, decline, slip)
2
dip
2
disconcert
2
dishearten
2
double-talk(verb, escape, lie, shuffle, vacillate)
2
edge(verb, protect, ring, enclose, loop)
2
encase(verb, cover, circle, ring, surround)
2
encompass(verb, cover, open, restrict, circle)
2
end
2
enfold(verb, cover, circle, ring, surround)
2
enshroud(verb, cover, circle, ring, surround)
2
entrench(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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