Encircling (6)
'encircling' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for around that I've seen before include "Somewhere near" , "Present; approximately" , "Roughly; nearby" , "On all sides or near" , "Here and there, sounds circular" .)
'encircling' is the definition.
('ring' can be a synonym of 'encircle')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ringing that I've seen before include "Resounding" , "Chiming" , "Campanology" , "Having resonant sound" , "Resonant; phoning" .)