Words Like ENVELOPE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to ENVELOPE.
7 Alternative Words Similar to envelope
10 definitions of envelope
1
That which envelops, wraps up, encases, or surrounds; a wrapper; an inclosing cover; esp., the cover or wrapper of a document, as of a letter.
2
The nebulous covering of the head or nucleus of a comet; -- called also coma.
3
A work of earth, in the form of a single parapet or of a small rampart. It is sometimes raised in the ditch and sometimes beyond it.
4
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.
5
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
6
any wrapper or covering
7
a natural covering (as by a fluid)
8
the bag containing the gas in a balloon
9
the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)
10
a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves