Meaning of the word circumnavigate in English

What does circumnavigate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

circumnavigate

US /ˌsɝː.kəmˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˌsɝː.kəmˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/

Verb

1.

to sail all the way around something:

Example:
They circumnavigated Cape Horn Island in canoes.
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