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Webster 1913 Edition


Envelopment

En-vel′op-ment

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
enveloppement
.]
1.
The act of enveloping or wrapping; an inclosing or covering on all sides.
2.
That which envelops or surrounds; an envelop.

Webster 1828 Edition


Envelopment

ENVEL'OPMENT

,
Noun.
A wrapping; as inclosing or covering on all sides.

Definition 2024


envelopment

envelopment

English

Noun

envelopment (plural envelopments)

  1. The act of enveloping
  2. (military) An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear; see also pincer movement
  3. (fencing) An action to seize the opponent's blade in one line and lead it (without losing contact) through a full circle to end in the same line