Kessel

noun

A German word meaning 'cauldron' or 'kettle', often used in military contexts to describe a situation where a force is encircled by the enemy. noun
The army found itself trapped in a kessel, surrounded by opposing forces.
During the battle, the division was caught in a kessel, making escape difficult.
In a broader sense, it can refer to any situation where a group is surrounded or trapped. noun
The team was in a kessel, unable to break through the defense.
The hikers realized they were in a kessel, with no clear path out of the dense forest.

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