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Circumvallation
noun
/sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən/
Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
noun
A rampart or other defensive entrenchment that entirely encircles the position being defended.
Synonyms
contravallation
circumclusion
encirclement
enceinte
encircling
enclosure
ringfence
envelopment
surround
cincture
embrace
encompassment
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