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crenellate

UK
/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪt/
US
/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪt/

Translations

crenellateverb
crenellated
Past Simple
crenellated
Past Participle
crenellating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪt/
US
/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪt/
crénelerArchitecture ; aussi au sens historique de « munir d’un créneau » ou « autoriser à fortifier avec des créneaux ».
The medieval castle was crenellated to provide better defense against invaders.
Le château médiéval a été crénelé pour offrir une meilleure défense contre les envahisseurs.
Synonyms
embattle
notch
indent
scallop

Definitions

crenellateverb
To furnish a wall or building with battlements.
The medieval castle was crenellated to provide better defense against invaders.
To grant permission or license to fortify a building with battlements; to authorise the construction of battlements (historical, chiefly Britain).
In 1327 the king formally crenellated the manor, allowing its owner to raise defensive walls.
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