Counter vallation

( Mil. ) A chain of posts constructed by the besiegers of a fortified place, and bearing a certain relation to circumvallation, q. v. It completely surrounds the place at a certain distance, and is intended to prevent sorties of the besieged. It is only during very protracted sieges that C. are constructed. Counterview, n. Opposition; posture in which two persons front each other. "Within the gates of hell sit sin and death. In counterview ."- Milton . ( Painting .) A contrast or situation in which two things illustrate or set off each other. Counter vote', υ . α . To vote in opposition; to outvote. Counterweigh', v . a . [Lat. contra , and weigh .] To weigh against; to counterbalance.