Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vallation
Noun
/væˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A fortification or defensive wall, especially one surrounding a military camp.
Examples
- The ancient city was surrounded by a vallation that protected it from invaders.
- During the siege, the soldiers repaired the vallation to strengthen their defenses.
- Archaeologists discovered remnants of a vallation that dated back to the Roman period.
Meaning
Vallation refers to the protective barriers or walls built for defense, typically in a military context.
Synonyms
- fortification
- rampart
- battlement
- wall
