/ɡərˈneɪoʊ/ or /ɡərˈnɑːoʊ/ (Note: The IPA representation may vary)

Definitions

1. verb

to encircle or surround (something or someone) with a defensive position or a besieging force, especially to cut off supplies or escape

“The enemy army began to gharnao the city, cutting off its main water supply.”

2. noun

a defensive position or besieging force that encircles or surrounds (something or someone)

“The gharnao had been set up to protect the city from enemy invasion.”