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siege

noun

/siːdʒ/

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

The castle fell after a long siege.

lay siege to

blockade, encirclement, assault, attack, investment

retreat, withdrawal, truce

under siege, lay siege, siege warfare, prolonged siege

The interconnection between animals, plants and environment.

a small platform on which a person stands to speak or conduct an orchestra

a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.

The ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately; smoothness and ease.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the env...