The Only Use of
circumscribe
in
The Cask of Amontillado
- It seemed to have been constructed for no especial use in itself, but formed merely the interval between two of the colossal supports of the roof of the catacombs, and was backed by one of their circumscribing walls of solid granite.
circumscribing = encircling or surrounding
Definition:
to restrict something within set limits; or draw a circle around or surround