encirclement

Other forms: encirclements

Definitions of encirclement
  1. noun
    a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
    synonyms: blockade
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    types:
    naval blockade
    the interdiction of a nation's lines of communication at sea by the use of naval power
    beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, siege
    the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
    type of:
    action, military action
    a military engagement
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