Crenelle

  • 41crenel — n. (also crenelle) an indentation or gap in the parapet of a tower, castle, etc., orig. for shooting through etc. Etymology: ME f. OF crenel, ult. f. pop.L crena notch …

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  • 42crenelation — noun 1. a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns • Syn: ↑battlement, ↑crenellation • Derivationally related forms: ↑crenellate (for: ↑crenellation), ↑crenelate …

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  • 43crenellation — noun 1. a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns • Syn: ↑battlement, ↑crenelation • Derivationally related forms: ↑crenellate, ↑crenelate (for: ↑crenelation) …

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  • 44curved shape — noun the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • Syn: ↑curve • Ant: ↑straight line (for: ↑curve) • Derivationally related forms: ↑curve ( …

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  • 45cren|el|ate — «KREHN uh layt», transitive verb, at|ed, at|ing. 1. to furnish with battlements. 2. to form with square indentations with a pattern resembling crenels: »Moldings are often crenelated. Also, crenel …

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