envelopment

The act of enveloping.

That which envelops; a covering.

Government, Military, Politics, War An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear; see also pincer movement.

Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War 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.