Associations to the word «Encirclement»

Wiktionary

ENCIRCLEMENT, noun. The act of encircling or the state of being encircled
ENCIRCLEMENT, noun. (military) The isolation of a target by the formation of a blockade around it

Dictionary definition

ENCIRCLEMENT, noun. A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.

Wise words

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