Found 1 items, similar to Contravallation.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Contravallation Contravallation \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. [1913 Webster]