Act Of Surrounding A Town Or Fortress Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
	34%	11		Like the act of surrounding a fortress to cut off essential supplies or escape routes
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	34%	11		Concerning the act of surrounding and attacking a fortress
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