Crenellations

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /krɪˌnɛˈleɪʃənz/

Definitions of crenellations

noun a series of indentations or loopholes in a wall or other fortification for shooting through or for decoration

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had crenellations along the top of the walls.

A2 The crenellations provided a defensive advantage to the fortress.

B1 The architect included crenellations in the design to give the building a medieval look.

B2 The soldiers hid behind the crenellations, ready to defend the castle.

C1 The restoration project aimed to preserve the historic crenellations of the tower.

C2 The intricate crenellations were a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the builders.

Examples of crenellations in a Sentence

formal The medieval castle was adorned with intricate crennellations along the outer walls.

informal The old fort had cool crennellations on the top that we could hide behind during our game of hide and seek.

slang Check out the crennellations on that building, they look pretty badass.

figurative The crennellations of her mind were filled with thoughts of adventure and excitement.

Grammatical Forms of crenellations

plural

crenellations

present tense

crenellates

future tense

will crenellate

perfect tense

have crenellated

continuous tense

is crenellating

singular

crenellation

positive degree

crenellated

infinitive

to crenellate

gerund

crenellating

participle

crenellated

Origin and Evolution of crenellations

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'crenellations' originated from the Latin word 'crenellatus' which means 'having notches or battlements.'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the notches or battlements on a castle wall for defensive purposes, the term 'crenellations' has evolved to also refer to decorative architectural features with a similar appearance.