English Explanatory Dictionary

entomb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deposit (a corpse) in a tomb.
  2. To confine (someone or something) in restrictive surroundings.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtuːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-entomb.wav

Word forms

entomb entombs entombing entombed intomb

Etymology

From Old French entomber (“deposit in a tomb”). Equivalent to en- + tomb.

Derived words

disentomb entomber entombment unentombed
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