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crenellations

/ˌkrɛnəˈleɪʃənz/

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noun

Almenas

A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

Examples :

"The castle's tall walls were topped with crenellations, allowing the archers to defend it effectively. "

Las altas murallas del castillo estaban rematadas con almenas, lo que permitía a los arqueros defenderlo eficazmente.

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noun

Almenado, almenas

The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle.

Examples :

"The architect designed the building with decorative crenellations along the roofline, giving it a medieval appearance. "

El arquitecto diseñó el edificio con almenas decorativas a lo largo de la línea del techo, dándole una apariencia medieval.

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