embattle
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[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to arrange in order of battle; prepare for battle; arm.
to fortify (a town, camp, etc.).
Words nearby embattle
embarrassment,
embarrassment of riches,
embassador,
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Definition for embattle (2 of 2)
embattle
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[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to furnish with battlements.
Example sentences from the Web for embattle
And Douglas found the forces that were to embattle him drawing up in line.
Children of the Market Place |Edgar Lee MastersAgainst her Napoleon now prepared to embattle the might of his vast Empire.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) |John Holland RoseThe officers had been unable to make them embattle the walls.
History of the Commune of 1871 |P. Lissagary
British Dictionary definitions for embattle
embattle
/ (ɪmˈbætəl) /
verb (tr)
to deploy (troops) for battle
to strengthen or fortify (a position, town, etc)
to provide (a building) with battlements
Word Origin for embattle
C14: from Old French
embataillier; see
en-
1,
battle