crenellation

[US]/[krɪˈnɛləɪʃən]/
[UK]/[krɪˈnɛləɪʃən]/

Translation

n.a defensive wall with alternating raised battlements and recessed crenels.; the act or practice of building a battlemented wall.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

crenellation design

crenellation details

crenellation style

crenellation pattern

crenellation tops

Example Sentences

the castle's crenellation provided a defensive advantage.

we could clearly see the crenellation along the top of the wall.

the architect incorporated crenellation into the design of the fortress.

the crumbling crenellation hinted at the castle's long history.

the detailed crenellation was a hallmark of medieval architecture.

he studied the crenellation and merlons of the old fortifications.

the photographer captured the silhouette of the crenellation against the sunset.

the restored crenellation added to the castle's imposing appearance.

the defensive crenellation protected soldiers from enemy fire.

the model castle featured intricate crenellation along its battlements.

the historian analyzed the style of the crenellation to date the structure.

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