envelopment

American  

[en-vel-uhp-muhnt] / ɛnˈvɛl əp mənt /

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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Other Word Forms

• preenvelopment
  noun

Etymology

Origin of envelopment

First recorded in 1755–65; envelop + -ment

Example Sentences

In the last scene, "his identification with God complete," Miss Lonelyhearts tries to envelop in cosmic pity the crippled husband�who seems to stand for long-suffering humanity.

From Time Magazine Archive

In my mind's eye I most vividly see your hand-write on a square blue envelop in the mailpile.

From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 6 (1907-1910) by Paine, Albert Bigelow

Her name is the same as the one on the envelop in the book—” “Yes, but that isn’t the name of the man who hired the bungalow,” objected Phyllis.

From The Dragon's Secret by Relyea, C. M. (Charles Mark)

That same morning Dr. Tromfszky received from the castle a packet containing his medical belongings, and an envelop in which he found a hundred-guilder bank-note, but not a single written word.

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór

But you can be sure of it, because, just at sunset, you will see it envelop in a golden glow.

From Jack Ranger's Western Trip Or, from Boarding School to Ranch and Range by Young, Clarence