battlement

Meanings

• noun

  A fortified wall or parapet, especially one forming part of a castle or fortification.

  - "The battlements of the castle were well-fortified."
  - "The knights stood atop the battlements, ready to defend their land."

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Synonyms

crenellation

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Rhymes

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rampart , harness , harbor , mansion , partment

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Variants

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battlement , battlemented , battlements

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Etymology

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From Old French battement, from battre 'to beat', from batterie 'a beating' (from battre 'to beat').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'battlement' comes from the Old French word 'batement', which means 'a beating'.

2. Battlements were often used in medieval castles to make it more difficult for enemy soldiers to climb the walls.

3. Battlements are also called 'crenellations' in some parts of Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. parapet: A low wall or barrier, especially one forming part of a fortification or terrace.

2. bulwark: A strong embankment or fortification, typically one providing protection against attack.

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Culture

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Battlements have been used in various forms of art and literature to depict the grandeur and strength of castles and fortifications. They have also been used as symbols of defense and protection.

How to Memorize "battlement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall castle with battlements at the top, where soldiers stand guard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'battlement' with the image of a fortified wall or parapet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Boldly Attacking The Enemy Linement' to remember the word.

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