circumvallation (19 synonym found)

Circumvallation has 19 synonyms. The top synonyms for circumvallation are bank, work, mound, scarp, abatis, glacis, sconce, barrier and 11 more. Another word for circumvallation is bank. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for circumvallation?

A common synonym for circumvallation is bank. Other synonyms include work, mound, scarp, abatis.

How many synonyms does circumvallation have?

Circumvallation has 19 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does circumvallation mean?

°A rampart or other defensive entrenchment.

Definition of circumvallation:

°A rampart or other defensive entrenchment.
"1761: and in a word, would intrench and fortify them round with as many circumvallations and breast-works, as my uncle Toby would a citadel. -- Laurence Sterne, The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, vol. 3 (Penguin 2003, p. 201)"
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Definition of circumvallation:

°A rampart or other defensive entrenchment.
"1761: and in a word, would intrench and fortify them round with as many circumvallations and breast-works, as my uncle Toby would a citadel. -- Laurence Sterne, The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, vol. 3 (Penguin 2003, p. 201)"
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