Contravallation

C2 16+

Synonyms of contravallation

Antonyms of contravallation

Collocations of contravallation

military strategy
Frequency: 70 %

The contravallation was a key military strategy used by the ancient Romans.

siege warfare
Frequency: 65 %

The contravallation was part of the siege warfare tactics employed by the army.

defensive fortifications
Frequency: 60 %

The contravallation served as defensive fortifications around the besieged city.

strategic encirclement
Frequency: 50 %

The contravallation was a strategic encirclement of the enemy stronghold.

military encampment
Frequency: 45 %

The contravallation included a military encampment to house the soldiers.

Idiomatic Expressions for contravallation

  • Phrase: within the contravallation
    Meaning: within the defensive fortifications or barriers
    Usage: The civilians sought refuge within the contravallation during the siege.