crenellation

• Substantivo que designa uma muralha dentada construída no topo de um castelo, com intervalos regulares para o disparo de arcos ou armas de fogo, ou a ação de construir essa muralha.

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 rampart featureC1formal

   A notched or indented parapet built on top of a castle wall, with regular gaps (crenels) used for defense, such as firing arrows or guns.

   Parapeito ameado

   • The castle's crenellation provided cover for archers during a siege.
   • Tourists admired the medieval crenellation along the battlements.
   • The stone crenellation was restored to its original design.

   Sinônimosbattlement

2. Construction processC2formal

   The act or process of building a rampart with alternating solid sections and gaps, designed for defensive purposes.

   Processo de construção

   • The crenellation of the fortress took several months to complete.
   • Engineers specialized in the crenellation of ancient walls.
   • The crenellation of the tower was finished just before the attack.