crenelation

• 名词，指城堡顶部建有规则射击孔的齿状矮墙，也指建造这种矮墙的行为。

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.

   城垛

   • 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.

   同义词battlementcrenellation

2. Construction of rampartsC2formal

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

   筑城垛

   • 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.

   同义词crenellation