Definition of Contravallation

1. n. A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged.

Definition of Contravallation

1. Noun. A fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Contravallation

contrastiveness
contrastivism
contrastivist
contrastivists
contrastivity
contrasts
contrasty
contrasuggestible
contrasuppressor cells
contrat
contrate
contratenor
contratenors
contraterrene
contrats
contravallation (current term)
contravallations
contravariance
contravariances
contravariant
contravariant functor
contravene
contravened
contravener
contraveners
contravenes
contravening
contravention
contraventions
contraversial

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