Definition of Encirclement

1. Noun. A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.

Exact synonyms: Blockade
Generic synonyms: Action, Military Action
Specialized synonyms: Naval Blockade, Beleaguering, Besieging, Military Blockade, Siege
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Derivative terms: Blockade, Encircle

Definition of Encirclement

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Encirclement

encierro
encierros
encina
encinal
encinas
encipher
enciphered
encipherer
encipherers
enciphering
encipherment
encipherments
enciphers
encircle
encircled
encirclement (current term)
encirclements
encircles
encircling
encircling(a)
enclasp
enclasped
enclasping
enclasps
enclave
enclave
enclaved
enclaves
enclaving
enclises

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