Battlemented: meaning, definitions and examples
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battlemented
[ ˈbæt.əl.məntɪd ]
architecture, design
Battlemented refers to a structure, often a wall or parapet, that has battlements or a defensive row of alternating high and low parts, resembling a crenellated fortification. This architectural feature is primarily found in castles and fortresses, designed for defense while allowing for the firing of weapons from behind the protective wall.
Synonyms
crenellated, fortified, parapeted.
Examples of usage
- The castle was fortified with a battlemented wall.
- She admired the battlemented design of the ancient fortress.
- The museum featured a scale model of a battlemented stronghold.
Translations
Translations of the word "battlemented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 merlão
🇮🇳 किलाबंदी
🇩🇪 Zinnen
🇮🇩 menara
🇺🇦 бійниця
🇵🇱 zabytkowy
🇯🇵 バルコニーのある
🇫🇷 crénelé
🇪🇸 merlón
🇹🇷 siper
🇰🇷 전투용
🇸🇦 محمية
🇨🇿 cimbuří
🇸🇰 bastión
🇨🇳 垛口
🇸🇮 zid
🇮🇸 vörn
🇰🇿 қамал
🇬🇪 ბასტიონი
🇦🇿 möhür
🇲🇽 merlón
Etymology
The term 'battlemented' is derived from the noun 'battlement', which originates from the Middle English 'batilment', a diminutive form of 'batel', meaning 'a battler or defender'. This, in turn, was influenced by the Old French word 'battre', meaning 'to beat or fight'. The architectural concept dates back to the medieval period, when castles and city walls were constructed with these defensive features. Battlements allowed defenders to shoot arrows or projectiles while remaining partially protected from incoming attacks. The 'ed' suffix indicates that it describes the state of having battlements. Over the centuries, battlemented structures have evolved, becoming a symbol of medieval architecture and grandeur.