crenelation (n.)

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

    [ Syn: battlement , crenellation ]

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

    [ Syn: crenellation ]

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