crenelation

• Substantivo que designa um parapeito dentado construído no topo de um castelo, com aberturas regulares para disparar flechas ou armas de fogo, ou o ato de erguer esse parapeito.

A noun referring to a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns, or the action of constructing such a rampart.

1. Castle rampartC2formal

   A defensive wall built around the top of a castle, featuring regular gaps (crenels) used for firing arrows or guns.

   Ameias

   • The castle's crenelation provided excellent protection for archers.
   • Tourists admired the medieval crenelation from the courtyard.
   • The crenelation was restored to its original design.

   Sinônimosbattlementcrenellation

2. Construction of rampartsC2formal

   The process or action of building ramparts with regular gaps for defensive purposes.

   Construção de muralhas com ameias

   • The crenelation of the fortress took several years to complete.
   • Engineers specialized in the crenelation of ancient walls.
   • The crenelation was a key feature of medieval military architecture.

   Sinônimoscrenellation