circumvolve Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to turn on an axis or center
    rotate.
    • Rotate the handle

WordNet

Cir`cum*volve" transitive verb
Etymology
L. circumvolvere, -volutum; circum + volvere to roll.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Circumvolved ; present participle verbal noun Circumvolving
Definitions
  1. To roll round; to cause to revolve; to put into a circular motion. Herrick.
Cir`cum*volve" intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To roll round; to revolve.

Webster 1913