Definition of Envelopment in English :

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Envelopment meaning in English

Meaning of Envelopment in English

Pronunciation of Envelopment in English

Envelopment pronunciation in English

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Envelopment

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Noun

1. enclosing, enclosure, envelopment, inclosure

the act of enclosing something inside something else

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Envelopment

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noun
a military tactical movement in which two columns of an army follow a curved route towards each other with the aim of isolating and surrounding an enemy
. Also called: envelopment

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Envelopment

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tr.v. en·vel·oped, en·vel·op·ing, en·vel·ops
1. To wrap, enclose, or cover: "Accompanying the darkness, a stillness envelops the city" (Curtis Wilkie).
2. To surround: The troops enveloped the town.

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