"contravallation" meaning in All languages combined

See contravallation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: contravallations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} contravallation (plural contravallations)
  1. A fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers. Synonyms: countervallation [archaic]
    Sense id: en-contravallation-en-noun-C4hPftjb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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Alternative forms

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