Contravallation Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -tion

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers.

See Also

fortification contravallations siege besieger

Related Terms

fortification contravallations siege besieger

Rhyming Words

ion aion tion zion pion sion gion bion fion lion dion cion rion orion obion axion deion trion diion arion

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