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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy