battlements

/ˈbætəlmənts/ /ˈbætlmənts/

Meanings

noun

In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

Examples :

"The guards stood watch from the castle's battlements, scanning the horizon for any sign of approaching enemies. "

noun

Any high wall for defense.

Examples :

"The soldiers stood guard on the castle battlements, watching for approaching enemies. "

architecture military building war

noun

The towering roof of heaven.

Examples :

"The child gazed up at the battlements of clouds, imagining them as a castle in the sky. "

architecture

Related Words

indented verb

/ɪnˈdɛntɪd/ /ɪnˈdɛɾɪd/

To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth

"to indent the edge of paper"

separated verb

/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

fortification noun

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

openings noun

/ˈoʊpənɪŋz/ /ˈoʊpnɪŋz/

An act or instance of making or becoming open.

"He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents."

loophole noun

/ˈluːphəʊl/

A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

"The archer used the loophole in the castle wall to shoot at the enemy. "

battlement noun

[ˈbætəɫmənt]

In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

"From the battlement atop the old castle wall, the guards kept watch over the approaching travelers, ready to defend the city if necessary. "

embrasure noun

/ɪmˈbreɪʒər/ /ɛmˈbreɪʒər/

Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement.

"From the embrasure, the soldier watched the approaching enemy. "

sheltering verb

/ˈʃeltərɪŋ/ /ˈʃeltɜːrɪŋ/

To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

"The large oak tree was sheltering us from the heavy rain. "

crenelles noun

/ˈkrɛnəlz/ /krəˈnɛlz/

The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.

"Looking out from the castle wall, the archer aimed through the crenelles to defend against the approaching enemy. "

embrasures noun

/ɪmˈbreɪʒərz/ /ɛmˈbreɪʒərz/

Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement.

"From the castle wall, archers fired arrows through the embrasures, aiming at the approaching enemy soldiers. "

imagining verb

/ɪˈmædʒɪnɪŋ/ /ɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/

To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.

"Try to imagine a pink elephant."