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embattlement

embattlement

8.9
Making a place stronger to protect it from attack
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈbætəlmənt/
translation icon : fortificación
  • The embattlement of the fortress involved constructing high walls and fortified towers to withstand enemy attacks.

Examples

  • The embattlement of the castle walls took several months to complete.

  • During the war, the city's rapid embattlement helped protect its citizens from invasion.

  • The general ordered the immediate embattlement of all strategic positions along the border.

  • The embattlement of the castle was reinforced before the siege.

  • Can you explain the process of embattlement?

  • To ensure safety during the conflict, the army's embattlement included digging trenches and building barricades around the base.

  • After reviewing the plans, they began the embattlement of the southern flank to enhance the defenses against a possible invasion.

Synonyms

fortification
vsembattlement
  • Specialized
2 8.1

Designing and building military defenses to protect places from attack

is the practical process of strengthening defenses mainly before an attack

How Fortified

embattlement
8.9
entrenchment
  • Specialized
1 8.6
defense
  • US
460 1.4

Surface Forms

embattlement singular
embattlements plural

Morphology

embattlement = embattle (semi-transparent) = em + battle + ment

The term 'embattlement' is derived from 'embattle' with the suffix '-ment', indicating a state or process of fortification.

Etymology

Embattlement comes from em- ('in' or 'make') and battle ('fight'), carrying the idea of getting ready for a fight. So an embattlement can mean the building or strengthening of defenses to prepare for attack.