circumvallate

[US]/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvæ.leɪt/
[UK]/ˌsɜr.kəmˈvæ.leɪt/

Translation

vt.to surround with a wall
adj.having a contour or outline
Word Forms
Third Person Singularcircumvallates
Present Participlecircumvallating
Past Tensecircumvallated
Past Participlecircumvallated

Phrases & Collocations

circumvallate structure

circumvallate fortifications

circumvallate area

circumvallate zone

circumvallate terrain

circumvallate landscape

circumvallate site

circumvallate defense

circumvallate region

circumvallate feature

Example Sentences

the ancient city was circumvallate to protect it from invaders.

they decided to circumvallate the area for better security.

the fortifications were designed to circumvallate the entire perimeter.

during the siege, the army had to circumvallate their own troops.

the engineers worked to circumvallate the construction site.

historically, many cities were built to circumvallate against attacks.

they used trenches to circumvallate the enemy's position.

the plan was to circumvallate the target area with barriers.

to ensure safety, they chose to circumvallate the entire estate.

in ancient times, it was common to circumvallate settlements.

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