Definition of "envelopment" in English

noun

1. The act of enveloping.

2. That which envelops; a covering.

3. (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. (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.