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contravallation

noun

A fortification build around a sieged target by the besiegers to prevent attacks by the defenders.

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Word length
15
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
20

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noun

  1. A fortification build around a sieged target by the besiegers to prevent attacks by the defenders.

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