envelopment

noun

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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