Associations to the word «Battlement»

BATTLEMENT, noun. In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

BATTLEMENT, noun. Any high wall for defense.

BATTLEMENT, noun. A rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns.