casemates

/ˈkeɪsmeɪts/

Meanings

noun

A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops.

Examples :

"During the historical tour of the fortress, the guide explained how the casemates protected the soldiers and cannons from enemy fire. "

noun

A hollow molding, chiefly in cornices.

Examples :

"The elaborate cornice of the school building featured intricate casemates, adding a decorative touch. "

architecture building

Related Words

fortress noun

/ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/

A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

"During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. "

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

magazine noun

/mæɡəˈziːn/ /mæɡəˈzin/

A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.

"My sister subscribes to a fashion magazine. "

elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

bombproof noun

/ˈbɒmpˌpruːf/ /ˈbɑːmˌpruːf/

An air-raid shelter, a structure designed to give protection against air raids and bombs.

"During World War II, the family spent many nights in the communal bombproof under the apartment building. "

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. "

quartering verb

/ˈkwɔːtərɪŋ/ /ˈkwɔːɾərɪŋ/

To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

"The baker was quartering the large sheet of dough to make individual pizzas. "

protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."