wreathe (itself) around someone or something

wreathe (itself) around someone or something
wreathe (itself) around someone or something
[for something] to form itself into a wreath or circle around someone or something. •

The smoke wreathed around the smokers' heads, almost obliterating sight of them.

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The smoke wreathed around the green tree near the fire.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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