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encirclement [in'se:k(ə)lmənt] n
gen. cuairteachadh
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encirclement [in'se:k(ə)lmənt] n
mil., logist. The loss of freedom of maneuver to one force resulting from an enemy force's control of all routes of disengagement and reinforcement. 2. Situation in which a military unit/formation has been surrounded and isolated from their lines of communication resulting in loss of freedom of manoeuvre. (FRA)