Meaning of the German Word "Verschlingen"

verschlingen
engulf

To completely surround or cover something.

Example Sentence

Flammen verschlangen schnell das alte Gebäude.

Other Meanings of This Word

To eat quickly.

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Definition: To completely surround or cover something.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "verschlingen"?

C1

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