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embattle
1[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
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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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embattle2
[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to furnish with battlements.
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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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