circumvallation (Meaning)
circumvallation (n.)
The act of surrounding with a wall or rampart.
A line of field works made around a besieged place and the besieging army, to protect the camp of the besiegers against the attack of an enemy from without.
Synonyms & Antonyms of circumvallation
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circumvallation Sentence Examples
- The ancient military strategy of circumvallation involved encircling the enemy's position with defensive fortifications.
- Historians studied the effectiveness of circumvallation in various battles throughout history.
- The besieging army initiated a meticulous circumvallation to isolate the enemy stronghold.
- Engineers constructed a circumvallation wall to contain and besiege the enemy forces.
- The success of the circumvallation tactic relied on cutting off the enemy's supply lines.
- Generals devised elaborate plans for circumvallation to weaken the enemy's resolve.
- Residents within the circumvallation faced dire conditions as food and water supplies dwindled.
- The circumvallation proved to be a formidable obstacle for the besieged city.
- Despite the harsh conditions, defenders within the circumvallation remained resilient.
- The siege ended when the circumvallation forced the surrender of the besieged fortress.
FAQs About the word circumvallation
The act of surrounding with a wall or rampart., A line of field works made around a besieged place and the besieging army, to protect the camp of the besiegers
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The ancient military strategy of circumvallation involved encircling the enemy's position with defensive fortifications.
Historians studied the effectiveness of circumvallation in various battles throughout history.
The besieging army initiated a meticulous circumvallation to isolate the enemy stronghold.
Engineers constructed a circumvallation wall to contain and besiege the enemy forces.
