Encirclement and Enclosure

Encirclement

Encirclement noun - A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.

Enclosure and encirclement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Enclosure" instead a noun "Encirclement".

Nearby Words: encircle, encircled, encircling

Enclosure

Enclosure noun - An open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls).
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Synonyms for Enclosure

Encirclement and enclosure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encirclement" instead a noun "Enclosure".

Nearby Words: enclose, enclosed, enclosing
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