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Battlements Meaning in English

word · lemma: battlement

ˈbætəɫmənts
BAT-uhl-muhnts
bˈætəlmənts
BAT-uhl-muhnts

التعريف

Battlements are the low walls with regular gaps at the top of castles or fortresses, used for defense in battles.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in historical, architectural, or fantasy contexts. Often collocates with 'castle', 'fortress', or 'wall.' The word is plural; rarely used in singular. Distinct from generic 'walls'—'battlements' specifically have gaps (crenellations).

جمل نموذجية

The old castle still has battlements on its walls.

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Soldiers stood behind the battlements for protection.

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We could see flags above the battlements.

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Tourists love taking photos of the castle's ancient battlements.

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During the festival, the guards dressed in armor stand along the battlements.

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From the battlements, you get the best view of the surrounding countryside.

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