en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
en·vel·op·ment
ə̇nˈveləpmənt
enˈ-
plural -s
1
: the act of enveloping or the state of being enveloped
2
: an attack directed against one or both flanks or the rear of the enemy's forces and usually accompanied by an attack against his front
3
: two consecutive binds in fencing carrying the opponent's blade in a complete circle
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.
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