Military Fortifications Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The soldiers stood guard on the battlement, watching for any signs of approaching enemies.
  • We climbed to the top of the castle to get a great view from the battlement.
  • I can't believe we snuck onto the battlement last night, it was so cool!
  • Her emotions were like a battlement, strong and impenetrable.

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

  • The medieval castle was adorned with intricate crennellations along the outer walls.
  • The old fort had cool crennellations on the top that we could hide behind during our game of hide and seek.
  • Check out the crennellations on that building, they look pretty badass.
  • The crennellations of her mind were filled with thoughts of adventure and excitement.