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Battlements
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.
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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.
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Any high wall for defense.
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The towering roof of heaven.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Battlements"
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| crenellationnoun | (countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture. |
| crenelationnoun | Alternative form of crenellation. [(countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.] |
| bulwarksnoun | a fence-like structure around a deck |
| machicolated | Having machicolations. |
| rampartsnoun | A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose. |
| wallsnoun | (US, slang) The vagina. |
| fortificationsnoun | The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy. |
| fortressesnoun | A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security. |
| crenellationsnoun | (countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture. |
| fortressnoun | A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security. |
| fortificationnoun | The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy. |
| castlesnoun | a video game developed by Quicksilver and published by Interplay Entertainment in 1991 and 1992. |
| crenellatedverb | Having crenellations (battlements). |
| barricadesnoun | A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence |
| parapetsnoun | A low protective wall. |
| entrenchmentsnoun | The process of entrenching or something which entrenches |
| defencesnoun | The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury. |
| crenelatedverb | Having crenellations or battlements. |
| crenellateverb | To furnish with crenelles. |
| battlesnoun | an American experimental rock group, founded in 2002 in New York City by Ian Williams (formerly of Don Caballero and Storm & Stress). |
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