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crenellated

/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

crenellatedadjective

more crenellated

Comp.

most crenellated

Super.

/ˈkrɛn.ə.leɪ.tɪd/

The crenellated walls of the ancient fortress stood tall against the skyline.

Les murs crénelés de l'ancienne forteresse se dressaient fièrement sur la ligne d'horizon.

Synonyms

crenellateverb

crenellated

Past Simple

crenellated

Past Simple

crenellated

Past Participle

crenellating

Gerund

/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

crenellatedadjective

Having a series of square or rectangular indentations along the top, resembling the battlements of a castle.

The crenellated walls of the ancient fortress stood tall against the skyline.

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.