crenellated
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having battlements: "crenellated" describes a wall or building that is furnished with battlements (a parapet with alternating indentations and raised sections, called crenels and merlons), typically found on castles or fortifications.
- Indented or notched: In a broader sense, it can refer to any surface or edge that has a series of square or rectangular indentations, resembling the pattern of battlements.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The medieval castle had a crenellated tower that allowed archers to defend the walls. (The tower had battlements with alternating gaps and raised sections for protection.)
- The old stone bridge featured a crenellated parapet, adding a decorative touch. (The bridge had a notched edge along its side, resembling battlements.)
Advanced Usage
"crenellated parapet": a low protective wall with indentations along the top, often used on castles or fortresses.
- The soldiers stood behind the crenellated parapet, ready to fire arrows through the gaps. (The parapet had alternating holes and solid sections for defense.)
"crenellated edge": a decorative or functional edge with a series of square notches.
- The architect designed a crenellated edge on the modern building’s rooftop to evoke a historical style. (The edge had a pattern of repeating indentations.)
Variants and Related Words
Crenellation (noun): the act or result of making a wall or building crenellated; the battlements themselves.
- The crenellation of the fortress was added in the 14th century. (The battlements were built during that time.)
Crenel (noun): one of the indentations or gaps in a battlement, through which arrows or missiles can be fired.
- An archer aimed through a crenel at the approaching enemy. (He used the gap in the battlement.)
Synonyms
- Battlemented: having battlements; fortified with a notched parapet.
- Indented: having a surface or edge marked with notches or recesses.
- Notched: cut with V-shaped or square indentations.
Related Idioms