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Definition of Battlement
1. Noun. A rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns.
Exact synonyms: Crenelation, Crenellation
Terms within: Crenel, Crenelle, Merlon
Group relationships: Fort, Fortress
Generic synonyms: Bulwark, Rampart, Wall
Derivative terms: Crenelate, Crenellate
Terms within: Crenel, Crenelle, Merlon
Group relationships: Fort, Fortress
Generic synonyms: Bulwark, Rampart, Wall
Derivative terms: Crenelate, Crenellate
Definition of Battlement
1. n. One of the solid upright parts of a parapet in ancient fortifications.
Definition of Battlement
1. Noun. In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement. ¹
2. Noun. Any high wall for defense. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Battlement
1. [n -S]
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