English Explanatory Dictionary

circumvallatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the nature of a circumvallation; consisting of a rampart or trench that entirely encircles the position being defended.

Word forms

circumvallatory

Etymology

From circumvallation + -ory.

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