CONTRAVALLATION

Noun

contravallation (plural contravallations)

A fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers.

Source: Wiktionary

Con`tra*val*la"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. contra- + vallation: cf. F. contrevallation. Cf. Countervallation.] (Fort.)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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