Battlement

Pronunciation: /ˈbætlmənt/

Definitions of battlement

noun a parapet with open spaces that surmounts a wall and is used for defense or decoration

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had tall battlements to protect it from enemies.

A2 The soldiers stood guard on the battlements, watching for any signs of danger.

B1 The tourists admired the medieval battlements of the old fortress.

B2 The architect included battlements in the design of the new building to give it a historic look.

C1 The battlements of the ancient city walls were well-preserved and offered a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.

C2 The knight stood on the battlement, surveying the battlefield below and preparing for the impending siege.

Examples of battlement in a Sentence

formal The soldiers stood guard on the battlement, watching for any signs of approaching enemies.

informal We climbed to the top of the castle to get a great view from the battlement.

slang I can't believe we snuck onto the battlement last night, it was so cool!

figurative Her emotions were like a battlement, strong and impenetrable.

Grammatical Forms of battlement

• plural: battlements
• comparative: more battlemented
• superlative: most battlemented
• present tense: battlement
• future tense: will battlement
• perfect tense: have battlemented
• continuous tense: is battlementing
• singular: battlement
• positive degree: battlement
• infinitive: to battlement
• gerund: battlementing
• participle: battlemented

Origin and Evolution of battlement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'battlement' originated from the Old French word 'batailler', which means 'to fortify with a parapet'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'battlement' has evolved from simply referring to a fortified parapet to also encompassing the decorative crenellations commonly seen on medieval castles and fortifications.