Definition of Enceinte

a boundary wall used to enclose an area

Examples of Enceinte in a sentence

During the battle, the enemy broke through the northern enceinte, breaching the boundary wall in a matter of minutes.  🔊

The king ordered a tall enciente be built up around the castle’s moat to stop those trying to enter the fortress from succeeding.  🔊

Surrounding the town with an enciente, the pioneers hoped that a sturdy enclosure would help protect themselves from Native American attacks.  🔊

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