Crenelle

[kri'nel]

Definition

(n.) Alt. of Crenel

Edited by Guthrie

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.

Typist: Silvia