embattlement

Examples

• All

• The ancient fortress was topped with stone embattlements that overlooked the valley.

• Tourists admired the impressive embattlements along the castle walls during their visit.

• The castle's embattlement was designed for defense against invaders.

• The ancient embattlements still stand tall today.

• The castle's embattlement provided an excellent vantage point for the archers.

• Visitors admired the historic embattlement that once defended the fortress.

• During the tour, we learned how the embattlement was designed for better defense against intruders.

Synonyms

B

battlement

vsembattlement

14 8.0

A low wall on top of a castle with regular gaps for soldiers to shoot through

is a broader term for any defensive wall with regular shooting gaps

P

parapet

vsembattlement

8 7.2

A low wall at the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony to stop people from falling

is specifically about walls with regular gaps for shooting

C

crenellation

vsembattlement

• Specialized

1 9.9

A row of low wall sections with gaps along the top of a castle to protect defenders

is mainly about defense rather than decorative use

C

crenelation

vsembattlement

• Specialized

9.9

A low wall with regular gaps at the top of a castle for soldiers to shoot or watch

is the general word for those defensive gaps rather than location

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Etymology