battlement

[US]/'bæt(ə)lm(ə)nt/
[UK]/ˈbætlmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a defensive architectural feature of a castle or fort, consisting of a parapet with regularly spaced crenellations or embrasures

Phrases & Collocations

stone battlement

medieval battlement

fortified battlement

crenellated battlement

protective battlement

Example Sentences

the lofty battlements, thickly enwreathed with ivy.

the indented line of the battlements

A glimpse at the vice-regal residence reveals a certain Byronic romanticism.It is battlemented, with sham turrets, massive chimney-stacks, and a good deal of carved stone.

The castle had tall battlements along its walls.

Soldiers stood watch on the battlements, scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.

The knight peered over the battlement, surveying the battlefield below.

The enemy army approached the castle, ready to storm the battlements.

Archers lined the battlements, arrows notched and ready to be fired.

The battlement provided a strategic advantage for defending the castle.

The princess leaned against the battlement, gazing out at the kingdom below.

The sound of clashing swords echoed off the stone battlements.

The battlement was adorned with intricate carvings and designs.

The defenders poured boiling oil down from the battlements onto the attacking soldiers.

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