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castellated

Syllabification: (cas·tel·lat·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˈkastəˌlātid/
Definition of castellated

adjective

  • having battlements:a castellated tower
  • (of a nut or other mechanical part) having grooves or slots on its upper face.

Origin:

late 17th century: from medieval Latin castellatus, from Latin castellum (see castle)

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