contravallation

English - Turkish

Definition of contravallation in English Turkish dictionary

kuşatan ordu tarafından kazılan hendekler hatt

English - English

Definition of contravallation in English English dictionary

A fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers

{n} an opposite fortification

{i} parapet built encircling a besieged place

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

Hyphenation

con·tra·val·la·tion