Embrasure: meaning, definitions and examples

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embrasure

 

[ ษชmหˆbreษชส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fortification

An embrasure is an opening in a fortification or defensive wall, typically a loophole or slit through which weapons can be fired.

Synonyms

loophole, opening, slit

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers aimed their rifles through the embrasures in the castle walls.
  • Archers used the embrasures to defend the fortress from enemy attacks.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

In architecture, an embrasure is a splayed recess in a wall or parapet designed to allow the firing of a gun or cannon at a wide range of angles.

Synonyms

aperture, crenel

Examples of usage

  • The ancient castle had embrasures that provided strategic vantage points for the defenders.
  • The fort's embrasures were carefully positioned to cover all approaches.

Translations

Translations of the word "embrasure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embrasura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคช เค•เคพ เคฎเฅเคเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SchieรŸscharte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lubang tembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฑั€ะฐะทัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šƒ็œผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embrasure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tronera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mazgal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์•ˆ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุบู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญlna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strieฤพลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ„ๅ‡ปๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strelnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skothola

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚า›ั‹า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atษ™ลŸ yeri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tronera

Etymology

The word 'embrasure' originated from the Old French word 'embraser', meaning to widen or enlarge. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, primarily used in the context of fortifications and military architecture. Embrasures have been an essential feature of defensive structures throughout history, allowing defenders to observe and engage enemy forces while providing cover. The design and strategic placement of embrasures have played a significant role in the outcome of many battles and sieges.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,119 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.