Synonyms for crenelation
- noun
- American English
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Word family
- crenel crenellate crenellated
- Is a kind of
- battlement
- Other spellings
- crenellation UK
Forms
- Plural
- crenelations → battlements…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| crenelation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- battlement3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (battlement3 = 3 syllables).