siege in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Siege: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a place to cut off essential supplies and compel surrender.
Crossword clues for siege
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "siege".
- Military blockade to force surrender.
- Surrounding force cutting off supplies.
- Prolonged attack on a fortified position.
- Encirclement aimed at capturing a location.
- Tactical operation to isolate and conquer.
Siege sentence examples
- The city fell into despair as the enemy forces tightened their siege, cutting off all supplies.
- During the Middle Ages, many castles were built specifically to withstand long sieges from rival factions.
- The residents banded together to defend their town against the relentless siege that seemed to last for months.
- Historical records detail the brutal conditions faced by soldiers and civilians alike during the siege of the fortress.
- After a prolonged siege, the defenders finally surrendered, exhausted and outnumbered by their adversaries.
- The city endured a prolonged siege that tested the resilience of its inhabitants.
- Historical accounts detail the strategic maneuvers that defined the siege of the fortress.
- During the siege, supplies dwindled, forcing the defenders to ration their food carefully.
- The siege ended after weeks of stalemate, as reinforcements finally arrived for the besieged.
- Legends speak of a hero who emerged during the siege, inspiring the people to fight back.