envelopment
English
noun
Definitions
- The act of enveloping.
- That which envelops; a covering.
- (military) An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear; see also pincer movement.
- (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.
Etymology
Derived from French enveloppement.
Origin
French
enveloppement
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Cognates and derived terms
- enveloppement French
- envelopper French