Crenel

[krenәl]

Definition

(noun.) a notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement.

(verb.) supply with battlements.

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Definition

(n.) See Crenelle.

(n.) An embrasure or indentation in a battlement; a loophole in a fortress; an indentation; a notch. See Merlon, and Illust. of Battlement.

(n.) Same as Crenature.

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Definition

n. (archit.) an opening in a parapet for shooting through: a battlement—dim. Cren′elet.—n. Crenaux (krē′nō) crenellations or loopholes in a fortress.—v.t. Cren′ellate.—adjs. Crenellāt′ed furnished with battlements: indented.—n. Crenellā′tion.—adjs. Crenelle′ (her.) embattled; Crenelled′ having embrasures.

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