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embattlement

embattlement

8.9
The arrangement of soldiers and weapons ready for battle
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈbætəlmənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : despliegue
  • The general ordered the embattlement of troops along the ridge.

Examples

  • The general reviewed the embattlement to ensure every unit was in its proper place.

  • The embattlement of forces was crucial for the defense strategy.

  • The embattlement of the army was completed before the enemy arrived at the field.

  • Careful embattlement can give troops a significant advantage in combat situations.

  • The general reviewed the embattlement to ensure every unit was in its proper place.

  • Careful embattlement can give troops a significant advantage in combat situations.

  • The embattlement of the army was completed before the enemy arrived at the field.

Synonyms

deployment
vsembattlement
144 6.1

Placing people or equipment where they will be used for work

aims only at preparing forces specifically for battle
military formation
vsembattlement
1 4.8

A group of soldiers who move in a set pattern to fight

focuses on readying forces specifically for upcoming combat

How Prepared

embattlement
  • Specialized
8.9
entrenchment
  • Specialized
1 8.6
deployment
144 6.1
positioning
14 3.7

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 arranging for battle.

Etymology

Embattlement comes from em- ('in' or 'make') and battle ('fight'), and to 'embattle' is to place troops for combat. So embattlement can mean the careful arrangement of soldiers and forces before a battle.