Crenellations
Noun
- The battlements of a castle or other building.
Example Sentences
“The crenellations at the top of the castle towers helped the forces defend their land.”
“The crenellations were crumbling, showing the years of neglect after the fort was abandoned.”
“In medieval battles, archers would take cover behind crenellations to protect themselves.”
Word Origin
Old French, mid-19th century
Why this word?
Crenellations are a sign that a castle is prepared for battle. In medieval England, the king had to grant a license to crenellate before the fortification could be constructed. There are many architectural features and fortifications that make a castle battle-ready, including battlements, ramparts, and parapets. A crenellation is a specific type of battlement that looks like notched teeth. The high sections of these notches are called merlons.
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