siege of Syracuse

Noun	1.	siege of Syracuse - the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) Synonyms: Syracuse
	2.	siege of Syracuse - the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse Synonyms: Syracuse

beleaguering, besieging, military blockade, Sicilia, Sicily, siege, Syracuse