embattle

• Verbe rare ou littéraire signifiant disposer des troupes en ordre de bataille ou se préparer au combat ; fortifier ou armer pour un conflit.

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.

   Mettre en ordre de bataille

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

   Synonymesarraydeployfortifymarshalmusterprepare

   Antonymesdisarmpacify

2. Adorn with battlementsC2formal

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

   Créneler

   • 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.

   Synonymescrenelate