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lines of cir·cum·val·la·tion
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Dictionary of Nautical Terms
lines of circumvallation
Intrenchments thrown up by a besieging army, outside itself, and round the besieged place, but fronting towards the country, to prevent interference from outside. This continuous method has gone out of favour, though some covering works of concentrated strength are still considered essential.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
lines of circumvallation
The defensive works by which a besieging army covers its rear and flanks against a relieving force.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lines of circumvallation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lines of circumvallation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- lignes de circonvallationFrench
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