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- [bat-l-muh nt]
- /ˈbæt l mənt/
- /ˈbætlmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bat-l-muh nt]
- /ˈbæt l mənt/
Definitions of battlement word
- noun battlement a parapet or wall with indentations or embrasures, originally for shooting through 3
- noun battlement a parapet with open spaces for shooting, built on top of a castle wall, tower, or fort 3
- noun battlement an architectural decoration like this 3
- noun battlement Often, battlements. a parapet or cresting, originally defensive but later usually decorative, consisting of a regular alternation of merlons and crenels; crenelation. 1
- noun battlement A parapet at the top of a wall, usually of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced, squared openings for shooting through. 1
- noun battlement rampart 1
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Origin of battlement
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English batelment < Middle French bataille battlement; see -ment
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Parts of speech for Battlement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
battlement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
battlement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for battlement
noun battlement
- fortification — the act of fortifying or strengthening.
- bastion — If a system or organization is described as a bastion of a particular way of life, it is seen as being important and effective in defending that way of life. Bastion can be used both when you think that this way of life should be ended and when you think it should be defended.
- rampart — Fortification. a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet. such an elevation together with the parapet.
- tower — the fiber of flax, hemp, or jute prepared for spinning by scutching.
- balustrade — A balustrade is a railing or wall on a balcony or staircase.
Top questions with battlement
- what is a battlement?
- what is a battlement on a castle?
- what is a battlement in a castle?
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