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ENVELOPMENT [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
DEF

An offensive manoeuvre in which the main attacking force passes around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives to the enemy's rear.

OBS

envelopment: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
DEF

Manœuvre offensive par laquelle le gros des forces attaquantes se porte sur les arrières des positions défensives principales de l'ennemi, en les contournant ou en les survolant, pour s'y emparer d'objectifs.

OBS

enveloppement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejército de tierra
DEF

Maniobra ofensiva en la que el ataque principal se dirige sobre o alrededor de la posición defensiva del enemigo para tomar objetivos en su retaguardia.

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Record 2 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
DEF

... a double bind in which the blade is returned to the original line of engagement, with the fencer maintaining control over the opponent's blade throughout the execution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
CONT

L'enveloppement prend le fer dans une ligne, le ramène dans la même ligne par un mouvement circulaire de la main et de la pointe en le maîtrisant et en l'écartant en finale de l'action.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
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