crenelles

/ˈkrɛnəlz/ /krəˈnɛlz/

Meanings

noun

The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.

Examples :

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

Related Words

crenelated verb

/ˈkrɛnəˌleɪtɪd/ /ˈkrɛnəˌleɪdɪd/

To furnish with crenelles.

"The castle wall was crenelated to provide archers with protected firing positions. "

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. "

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

castle noun

/kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/

A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.

"The old castle on the hill was a popular spot for school field trips. "

looking noun

/ˈlʊkɪŋ/

The act of one who looks; a glance.

"The security guard's quick looking around the store helped him spot the shoplifter. "

archer noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/

One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

"The archer aimed carefully at the target before releasing the arrow. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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. "

space noun

/speɪs/

(heading) Of time.

"The space between classes allowed me to grab a quick lunch. "

defend verb

/dɪˈfɛnd/ /diˈfɛnd/

To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

"The student defended her answer during the debate, arguing it was correct. "

merlons noun

/ˈmɜːrlənz/

A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.

"A merlin perched on the fence post, its keen eyes scanning the field for prey. "