crenelle
9.9
An open gap in a castle wall between raised parts used for shooting or looking
- noun
- /krəˈnɛl/
- Specialized
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muesca
- The archers fired arrows through each crenelle of the stone walls.
Examples
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From the crenelle, the guards had a clear view of the approaching enemy.
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Restorers carefully repaired the broken crenelles on the medieval castle.
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The crenelle is essential for defense.
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Look at the crenelle next to the merlon!
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From the crenelle, the guards had a clear view of the approaching enemy.
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The archers fired arrows through each crenelle of the stone walls.
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Restorers carefully repaired the broken crenelles on the medieval castle.
Synonyms
9.9
A narrow opening between raised parts of a castle wall for shooting or looking
emphasizes original use for shooting and observing rather than general defense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crenelle comes from Old French crenel, which meant a small 'notch' or 'tooth' in a wall; medieval soldiers used these notches to shoot or look through. So a crenelle is the gap in a battlement where a guard can aim or watch.
