order around

These are figures in which four of the blocks generally revolve in order around the other four as a centre.

The crowd now swayed earnestly forward, closing in solid order around the goods box.

Under Johnson and Grant the chairs were placed in regular order around the table.

The outer excavation is then filled up with earth, and little white flags or streamers are stuck in order around.

Knights Grand Commanders place the circlet of the order around their shields.