envelopment

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Synonyms: development, envelopments

Antonyms: development, envelopments

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Noun

1. The act of [[enveloping]].
2. That which envelops; a [[covering]].
3. {{lb|en|military}} An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear; see also [[pincer movement]].
4. {{lb|en|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.

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