embattle

• Veralteter Ausdruck dafür, Truppen in Schlachtordnung aufzustellen oder sich auf einen Kampf vorzubereiten; auch: für einen Konflikt befestigen, ausrüsten oder wappnen.

An archaic verb meaning to set in battle array or to prepare for battle; to fortify or arm for conflict.

1. Prepare for battleC2formal

   To prepare or arrange troops for battle; to fortify or set in battle array.

   Für den Kampf rüsten

   • The general embattled his forces on the hill.
   • The castle was embattled against the approaching army.
   • They embattled the city walls with additional defenses.

   Synonymearraydeployfortifymarshalmusterprepare

   Antonymedisarmpacify

2. Adorn with battlementsC2formal

   To furnish or provide with battlements (a parapet with indentations).

   Mit Zinnen versehen

   • The architect embattled the tower for a medieval look.
   • The old fortress was embattled with stone crenellations.
   • They embattled the roof to give it a defensive appearance.

   Synonymecrenelate