Encompass vs Begird - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between encompass and begird

is that encompass is to go around, especially, to circumnavigate while begird is to bind with a band or girdle.

(es)

To form a circle around; to encircle.

To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.

To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.

To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

Drake encompassed the globe.

* comprehend * embrace * include

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(en verb)

To bind with a band or girdle.

To encircle, surround, as with a gird; inclose; encompass.