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Meanings of crenelation in English

Portuguese
ameia
Catalan
merlet
Spanish
crestería
Wikidata

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

ameia
Usage of crenelation in English
1
Samcadaris was standing on a wooden platform that allowed him to see over the crenelation.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
2
They rushed the lightly armed Dimernesti and in short order pushed them back over the crenelations.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
3
Salty rainwater pooled on the stone parapet, pouring off the wall through small openings in the crenelations.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
4
You remember, when you had the wall built, I advised you not to put those open crenelations on top.
Divide and Rule
5
The mustardy brick crenelations of the lookout-tower didn't fit the landscape; the lack of feng-shui contributed to my ill-ease.
Wired
6
Two score young elves, newly pressed into the depleted ranks of the Speaker's host, stood behind the crenelations that protected the parapet.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
Translations for crenelation
Portuguese
ameia
Catalan
merlet
Spanish
crestería
Crenelation through the time