wreathe

1. Senses relating to intertwining or twisting.

   (также, переносно, переходный)To coil, curl, or twist (something); to shape (something) into circles or coils.

2. (также, переносно, переходный)To adorn (someone or something) with a garland or wreath.

   form into a wreath

3. (также, переносно, переходный)Of flowers, leaves, etc.: to form the shape of a wreath around (something).

4. (также, переносно, переходный)Often followed by in and the thing encircling: to coil or spiral around, or encircle, (someone or something); (by extension) to cover or envelop (someone or something).

   wreathed in mystery

   At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honoured deceased.

5. (также, переносно, возвратное, переходный)Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind (oneself or something) around a person or thing; (by extension) to cause (oneself or something) to cover or encircle a person or thing.

6. (также, переносно, переходный)Often followed by together: to entwine or twist (two or more people or things) together; to intertwine, to interweave.

7. (также, переносно, переходный)To strengthen (an earthen embankment) with hurdles of wattle.

8. (также, переносно, непереходный)Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind around a person or thing.

9. (также, переносно, непереходный)Of mist, smoke, etc.: to move with a coiling, spiralling, or twisting motion.

10. Senses relating to vigorous movement.

    (переходный)To arrange (one's expression, face, etc.) into a smile; also (reflexive), of the lips, mouth, etc.: to arrange (itself or themselves) into a smile.

11. (возвратное, переходный)To bend or turn (oneself), often continuously; to twist and turn, to writhe.

12. (непереходный)To bend or turn, often continuously; to twist and turn, to writhe.

1. When we met at the airport, she was wreathed in smiles.

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2. Now, hushed the banquet and the tables all / removed, huge wine-bowls for each guest apart / they wreathe with flowers.

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