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Meaning of circumvallation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circumvallation

Pronunciation:/sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən//sɚkəmvæˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A rampart or other defensive entrenchment that entirely encircles the position being defended.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circumvallation

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