Definitions for crenellation
crenel·la·tion

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1. battlement, crenelation, crenellationnoun

   a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

2. crenelation, crenellationnoun

   the action of constructing ramparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows

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1. crenellationnoun

   A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

2. crenellationnoun

   The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle.

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1. crenellation

   A battlement in defensive architecture, such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (i.e., a defensive low wall between chest-height and head-height), in which gaps or indentations, which are often rectangular, occur at intervals to allow for the launch of arrows or other projectiles from within the defences. These gaps are termed "crenels" (also known as carnels, or embrasures), and a wall or building with them is called crenellated; alternative (older) terms are castellated and embattled. The act of adding crenels to a previously unbroken parapet is termed crenellation. The function of battlements in war is to protect the defenders by giving them something to hide behind, from which they can pop out to launch their own missiles. A defensive building might be designed and built with battlements, or a manor house might be fortified by adding battlements, where no parapet previously existed, or cutting crenellations into its existing parapet wall. A distinctive feature of late medieval English church architecture is to crenellate the tops of church towers, and often the tops of lower walls. These are essentially decorative rather than functional, as are many examples on secular buildings. The solid widths between the crenels are called merlons. Battlements on walls have protected walkways (chemin de ronde) behind them. On tower or building tops, the (often flat) roof is used as the protected fighting platform.

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1. crenellation

   Crenellation is an architectural feature where a wall or tower of a castle, fort, or other fortified structure is outfitted with a pattern of gaps (known as crenels or embrasures) and solid parts (called merlons) for use in defensive warfare. This allows occupants to shoot or throw projectiles at attackers without risking undue exposure.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crenellation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of crenellation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crenellation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crenellation
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