Definition of envelop

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Envelop (n.) A curve or surface which is tangent to each member of a system of curves or surfaces, the form and position of the members of the system being allowed to vary according to some continuous law. Thus, any curve is the envelope of its tangents..

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Envelop :: Envelop (n.) The nebulous covering of the head or nucleus of a comet; -- called also coma.
Enucleate :: Enucleate (v. t.) To bring or peel out, as a kernel from its enveloping husks its enveloping husks or shell..
Wrapper :: Wrapper (n.) That in which anything is wrapped, or inclosed; envelope; covering..
Bundle :: Bundle (n.) A number of things bound together, as by a cord or envelope, into a mass or package convenient for handling or conveyance; a loose package; a roll; as, a bundle of straw or of paper; a bundle of old clothes..
Comet :: Comet (n.) A member of the solar system which usually moves in an elongated orbit, approaching very near to the sun in its perihelion, and receding to a very great distance from it at its aphelion. A comet commonly consists of three parts: the nucleus, the envelope, or coma, and the tail; but one or more of these parts is frequently wanting. See Illustration in Appendix..
Mantle :: Mantle (v. t.) To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise..
Web :: Web (v. t.) To unite or surround with a web, or as if with a web; to envelop; to entangle..
Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) Any gaseous envelope or medium.
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
Garmented :: Garmented (p. a.) Having on a garment; attired; enveloped, as with a garment..
Down :: Down (n.) The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, as of the thistle..
Inclusa :: Inclusa (n. pl.) A tribe of bivalve mollusks, characterized by the closed state of the mantle which envelops the body. The ship borer (Teredo navalis) is an example..
Encloud :: Encloud (v. t.) To envelop in clouds; to cloud.
Snow-bound :: Snow-bound (a.) Enveloped in, or confined by, snow..
Parchment :: Parchment (n.) The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp..
Envelop :: Envelop (n.) A set of limits for the performance capabilities of some type of machine, originally used to refer to aircraft. Now also used metaphorically to refer to capabilities of any system in general, including human organizations, esp. in the phrase push the envelope. It is used to refer to the maximum performance available at the current state of the technology, and therefore refers to a class of machines in general, not a specific machine..
Decidua :: Decidua (n.) The inner layer of the wall of the uterus, which envelops the embryo, forms a part of the placenta, and is discharged with it..
Gouge :: Gouge (n.) An incising tool which cuts forms or blanks for gloves, envelopes, etc. from leather, paper, etc..
Disclose :: Disclose (v. t.) To remove a cover or envelope from;; to set free from inclosure; to uncover.
Fold :: Fold (v.) That which is folded together, or which infolds or envelops; embrace..
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