crenelated

Meanings

• noun

  A series of indentations or notches in a wall, especially those of a fortification.

  - "The castle's crenelated walls were a popular tourist attraction."
  - "The crenelated battlements provided cover for the archers."

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Variants

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crenelated , crenellated

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Etymology

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From Old French 'creneler' meaning 'to notch' or 'to score'.

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Trivia

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1. Crenelated walls were not only used for defensive purposes, but they also served as a means of communication between different parts of a castle.

2. The term 'crenelated' is also used in geology to describe the appearance of certain rocks and minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Battlements: Similar to crenelated walls but often used interchangeably. Battlements refer to the upper part of a fortification wall, including the crenellations.

2. Parapet: A low wall or railing at the top of a wall, especially one surrounding a roof terrace or balcony, for protection or decoration.

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Culture

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In medieval architecture, crenelated walls were used for both defensive and decorative purposes. They were designed to make it difficult for attackers to approach the wall and to conceal the defenders from view. In literature and art, crenelated walls are often depicted as symbols of power and strength.

How to Memorize "crenelated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a castle wall with regular notches or indentations. Visualize the wall from a bird's eye view, and imagine the indentations as if they are teeth or waves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crenelated' with the image of a castle wall with notches or teeth. Remember that it refers to a wall with such indentations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Castles have creased walls' to help remember the meaning of 'crenelated'.

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