Con`tra*val*la"tion (?), n. [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.

 

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