1. to surround with a wall or rampart
Usage: formal; military

1. surrounded by a wall or rampart
Usage: formal; military

Examples

• The ancient city was circumvallated by massive stone walls.
• Roman legions would circumvallate enemy strongholds during sieges.
• The circumvallate fortress stood impregnable on the hilltop.
• Engineers worked to circumvallate the strategic position.
• The circumvallate town had withstood many attacks throughout history.
• Military commanders often circumvallate their camps for protection.