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crenel

crenel

9.9
A small notch in the edge of a leaf, shell or border
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɛnəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : crenela
  • The biologist examined the red blood cell's crenel structure under the microscope.

Examples

  • The leaf had several distinct crenels along its edge.

  • Each crenel on the shell creates a unique pattern.

  • A lace border often features a repeating crenel pattern for decorative effect.

  • Each leaf had a delicate crenel at the edge, giving it a scalloped appearance.

  • The leaf had distinct crenels along its edge, making it easy to identify the species.

  • The artist carefully carved crenels on the shell to enhance its decorative appearance.

  • We studied the crenels of the cellular structure under the microscope to understand its function.

Synonyms

scallop
vscrenel
3 6.9

A small rounded curve on the edge of a leaf or cloth

is more general and not limited to small or decorative edge shapes
crenature
vscrenel
  • Specialized
9.9

A row of small rounded curves or notches along an edge, like on leaves and shells

is any rounded or square notch and can be single rather than a series
crenelle
vscrenel
  • Specialized
9.9

A small rounded part on the edge of a leaf, shell or cell

is broader and also includes square notches and single indentations

Surface Forms

crenel singular
crenels plural

Etymology

Crenel can also mean a small notch along an edge, such as the scalloped edge of a leaf, and this comes from the same old French crenel 'notch', so the word keeps the idea of a repeated small cut along a border.