embattle
1[ 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.).
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[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to furnish with battlements.
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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
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