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cir·cum·val·late
 circumvallate
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- pronunciation:
- suhr
k
 m
vae
leIt
[or]
suhr
km
vae
liht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
encircled by or as by a wall, rampart, or trench.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
circumvallates, circumvallating, circumvallated |
| definition: |
to encircle with or as with a wall, rampart, or trench.
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| related words: |
fortify, surround |
| derivation: |
circumvallation (n.) |
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