ENVELOPE

/ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: E1N1V4E1L1O1P3E1 = 13

Definition

  1. noun a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc..
  2. noun any wrapper or covering.
  3. noun a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves.
  4. noun a natural covering (as by a fluid).
  5. noun the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft).
  6. noun the bag containing the gas in a balloon. — synonyms: gasbag

Examples

  • “the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet”
  • “test pilots try to push the envelope”

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