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embattlement

[ ɪmˈbætlmənt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

castle defense

An embattlement is a defensive wall with regular gaps for firing through, especially on top of a castle or tower. Embattlements were often used in medieval times to provide protection for archers or soldiers against enemy attacks.

Synonyms

battlement, crenellation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
embattlement	Same as the first 'embattlement' example, used in historical or architectural contexts to describe fortified walls. The embattlement was a key defense mechanism in medieval times.
battlement	Use in a general or historical context to talk about defensive parapets on top of castle walls, typically with regular gaps. Knights stood guard on the battlement, watching for enemies.
crenellation	This term is more technical and specific to describe the repeated squares or indentations on the top of a wall for military defense. The architect included crenellation in the design to give the building a medieval look.

Word

Description / Examples

embattlement

Same as the first 'embattlement' example, used in historical or architectural contexts to describe fortified walls.

The embattlement was a key defense mechanism in medieval times.

battlement

Use in a general or historical context to talk about defensive parapets on top of castle walls, typically with regular gaps.

Knights stood guard on the battlement, watching for enemies.

crenellation

This term is more technical and specific to describe the repeated squares or indentations on the top of a wall for military defense.

The architect included crenellation in the design to give the building a medieval look.

Examples of usage

The soldiers hid behind the embattlements, ready to defend the castle from invaders.
The castle's embattlements offered a strategic advantage during the siege.

Translations

Translations of the word "embattlement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fortificação

🇮🇳 दुर्ग

🇩🇪 Befestigung

🇮🇩 benteng

🇺🇦 укріплення

🇵🇱 umocnienie

🇯🇵 要塞

🇫🇷 fortification

🇪🇸 fortificación

🇹🇷 tahkimat

🇰🇷 요새

🇸🇦 تحصين

🇨🇿 opevnění

🇸🇰 opevnenie

🇨🇳 堡垒

🇸🇮 utrdbi

🇮🇸 víggirðing

🇰🇿 бекініс

🇬🇪 გალავანი

🇦🇿 möhkəmləndirmə

🇲🇽 fortificación

Etymology

The word 'embattlement' originated from the Middle English word 'embatailen', which came from the Old French word 'enbatel' meaning 'to fight'. The concept of embattlements has been used in defensive architecture for centuries, with examples found in castles and fortifications around the world.

See also: battlefield, battlement, battleship, battling.