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Webster 1913 Edition

Contravallation

Conˊtra-val-la′tion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
contra-
+
vallation
: cf. F.
contrevallation
. Cf.
Countervallation
.]
(Fort.)
A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged.

Webster 1828 Edition

Contravallation

CONTRAVALLATION

,
Noun.
[L., to fortify.] In fortification, a trench guarded with a parapet, thrown round a place by the besiegers, to secure themselves, and check the sallies of the garrison.

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