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battlement

Syllabification: (bat·tle·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˈbatlmənt/

Definition of battlement

noun

(usually battlements)
  • a parapet at the top of a wall, usually of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced, squared openings for shooting through.
  • a section of roof enclosed by this.

Derivatives

battlemented

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French bataillier 'fortify with movable defense turrets', possibly related to battle

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