Definition of envelop

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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..

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Gouge :: Gouge (n.) An incising tool which cuts forms or blanks for gloves, envelopes, etc. from leather, paper, etc..
Ectoblast :: Ectoblast (n.) The outer envelope of a cell; the cell wall.
Enroll :: Enroll (n.) To envelop; to inwrap; to involve.
Atmospherical :: Atmospherical (a.) Of or pertaining to the atmosphere; of the nature of, or resembling, the atmosphere; as, atmospheric air; the atmospheric envelope of the earth..
Achlamydeous :: Achlamydeous (a.) Naked; having no floral envelope, neither calyx nor corolla..
Chromosphere :: Chromosphere (n.) An atmosphere of rare matter, composed principally of incandescent hydrogen gas, surrounding the sun and enveloping the photosphere. Portions of the chromosphere are here and there thrown up into enormous tongues of flame..
Womb :: Womb (n.) Any cavity containing and enveloping anything.
Chevelure :: Chevelure (n.) A hairlike envelope.
Cloud :: Cloud (v. t.) To darken or obscure, as if by hiding or enveloping with a cloud; hence, to render gloomy or sullen..
Acalysinous :: Acalysinous (a.) Without a calyx, or outer floral envelope..
Hyphae :: Hyphae (n. pl.) The long, branching filaments of which the mycelium (and the greater part of the plant) of a fungus is formed. They are also found enveloping the gonidia of lichens, making up a large part of their structure..
Kell :: Kell (n.) The caul; that which covers or envelops as a caul; a net; a fold; a film.
Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small cylindrical or spherical gelatinous envelope in which nauseous or acrid doses are inclosed to be swallowed.
Pro Thyalosoma :: Pro thyalosoma (n.) The investing portion, or spherical envelope, surrounding the eccentric germinal spot of the germinal vesicle..
Perithecium :: Perithecium (n.) An organ in certain fungi and lichens, surrounding and enveloping the masses of fructification..
Cerement :: Cerement (n.) A cerecloth used for the special purpose of enveloping a dead body when embalmed.
Muffle :: Muffle (v. t.) To wrap up in something that conceals or protects; to wrap, as the face and neck, in thick and disguising folds; hence, to conceal or cover the face of; to envelop; to inclose; -- often with up..
Emergence :: Emergence (n.) The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view; sudden uprisal or appearance..
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..
Fog :: Fog (v. t.) To envelop, as with fog; to befog; to overcast; to darken; to obscure..
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