crenelation

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A form of crenellation — A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

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Meanings

nouncrenelation (plural crenelations)

plural crenelations

  1. alternativeAlternative form of crenellation.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

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battlementcrenellation
Broader
rampartbulwarkwall

nounthe action of constructing ramparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows

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crenellation
Broader
constructionbuilding
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battlementcrenellation

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with crenelation

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Anagrams

intolerance
Cite this entry
APA

crenelation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crenelation

MLA

“crenelation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crenelation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crenelation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crenelation.

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