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Term: Engulffing

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Surrounding and completely taking over something or someone.

Example Sentence: The waves of the stormy sea were engulffing the tiny boat, threatening to capsize it.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describes something that is overwhelming or overpowering.

Example Sentence: The engulffing aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, awakening everyone in the room.

Part of Speech: Gerund

Definition: The act of engulfing.

Example Sentence: The firefighter's quick response and engulffing of the flames prevented further damage to the building.