Crenellation: meaning, definitions and examples

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crenellation

 

[ หŒkrษ›nษ™หˆleษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

castle architecture

A crenellation is a series of alternating high and low sections along the top of a castle wall, used for defensive purposes and as a decorative feature.

Synonyms

battlement, embrasure, merlon

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers hid behind the crenellations to protect themselves from enemy arrows.
  • The crenellations of the castle provided a strategic advantage during battles.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

In architecture, a crenellation refers to a pattern of repeated rectangular spaces, typically found on the top of parapets or walls.

Synonyms

crenelation, crenulation, embattlement

Examples of usage

  • The crenellation on the rooftop added a touch of elegance to the building.
  • The architect incorporated crenellations into the design to give the structure a medieval look.

Translations

Translations of the word "crenellation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น merlรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เค—เฅ‚เคฐเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zinnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merlon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blankowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸŽๅฃใฎ้‹ธๆญฏ็Šถ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉnelage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸli tepe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๋ฒฝ์˜ ํ‰๋ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cimbuล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cimburie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅž›ๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ merlon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotgluggi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ merlon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almenado

Etymology

The term 'crenellation' originates from the Middle French word 'crenel,' meaning a notch or indentation. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century and was primarily used in reference to the architectural features of castles. Crenellations served both practical and aesthetic purposes, allowing defenders to take cover while also adding a distinctive look to fortifications.

See also: crenelation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,341, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.