noun🔗ShareA 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. "birdanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons."The medieval castle's merlons offered excellent cover for the soldiers. "architecturemilitarywarbuildinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
