siege of Syracuse
1.
(
noun
) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
Synonyms:
Syracuse
Related Words:
beleaguering
,
besieging
,
military blockade
,
siege
2.
(
noun
) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
Synonyms:
Syracuse
Related Words:
beleaguering
,
besieging
,
military blockade
,
siege
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