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circumvallate

/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvæl.eɪt/

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verb

/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvæl.eɪt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий окружать валом или укреплением, или опоясывать.

An obsolete verb meaning to surround with a rampart or fortification, or to encircle.

  1. Surround with fortificationsC2formal

    To surround with or as if with a rampart or other defensive wall.

    ruОкружить укреплениями

    • The army circumvallated the city to prevent supplies from entering.
    • Ancient tribes often circumvallated their settlements for protection.
    • The castle was circumvallated by a high stone wall and a deep moat.

    Synonymsencircleencloseencompassgirdleringsurround

Forms
  • circumvallated past participle
  • circumvallated past simple
  • circumvallating present participle
  • circumvallates third person singular