crenelle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of decorative element, usually found on fortifications and parapets, consisting of a series of projecting merlons and recessed crenelles.

  - "The castle's crenelles provided cover for the archers."
  - "The enemy soldiers attempted to scale the walls, but the crenelles made it difficult for them."

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Variants

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crenelated , crenellated

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Etymology

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From Old French 'crenel', from 'crener' meaning 'to notch'.

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Trivia

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1. Crenelles are also known as 'machicoulis' or 'merlons' in some regions.

2. The term 'crenellation' refers to the decorative pattern created by the alternating merlons and crenelles.

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Related Concepts

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1. merlon: A solid section of a fortification wall between two crenelles.

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Culture

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Crenelles have been used in military architecture since the Middle Ages. They were an essential part of castle defenses, providing cover for archers and allowing them to shoot arrows down upon attackers.

How to Memorize "crenelle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a castle wall with a series of projecting merlons and recessed crenelles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crenelle' with the image of a castle wall and its defensive features.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Castles have crenels' to help remember the word.

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