Battlementing: meaning, definitions and examples

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battlementing

 

[ หˆbรฆtษ™lหŒmษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

architecture defense

Battlementing refers to the process of constructing or adding battlements to a fortification or defensive structure. Battlements are the parapets or protective barriers at the top of a wall, commonly seen in castles and fortresses. This architectural feature allows defenders to conceal themselves while still having a vantage point for observation and defense.

Synonyms

bulwark building, fortifying, reinforcing

Examples of usage

  • The architect focused on battlementing the castle to enhance its defensive capabilities.
  • The historical restoration process included battlementing the old fortress.
  • Museum visitors marveled at the battlementing that preserved the castle's original design.
  • They implemented battlementing techniques to modernize the ancient tower.

Translations

Translations of the word "battlementing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ameias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เค—เฅ‚เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zinnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puncak benteng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะนะฝะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blanki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉneaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almenas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mazgallฤฑ duvarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณูˆุงุฑ ู…ุณู†ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cimbuล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cimburie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅž›ๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zobฤasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tindar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝ า›ะฐะฑั‹ั€า“ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒ”แƒ“แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผllษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almenas

Etymology

The term 'battlement' originates from the Middle English 'battelmant' or 'battlement', which itself comes from the Old French 'batelmont', meaning the parapets or low walls built along the tops of fortifications. The root 'battre' means 'to beat' or 'to strike', indicative of the defensive responsibilities that such structures conferred. The practice of battlementing dates back to the medieval period when castles were being strategically designed for protection against invaders. As military tactics evolved, so too did the designs of battlements, leading to variations like crenellations where alternating raised and lowered sections allowed archers to shoot while being protected. Battlementing became synonymous with the broader architectural focus on defense during the era, which continued into the Renaissance as architects combined beauty and fortified designs.