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əp noun
1.
an act of enveloping.
2.
the state of being enveloped.
3.
a wrapping or covering.
4.
Military. an attack on an enemy's flank.
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envelop (ɪnˈvɛləp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -lops, -loping, -loped | |
| 1. | to wrap or enclose in or as if in a covering |
| 2. | to conceal or obscure, as from sight or understanding: a plan enveloped in mystery |
| 3. | to surround or partially surround (an enemy force) |
| [C14: from Old French envoluper, from | |
| en'velopment | |
| —n | |
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