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crenellation

cren·el·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kren-l-eyt]
    • /ˈkrɛn lˌeɪt/
    • /krˌenɪlˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kren-l-eyt]
    • /ˈkrɛn lˌeɪt/

Definitions of crenellation word

  • verb with object crenellation to furnish with crenels or battlements. 1
  • abbreviation CRENELLATION crenelated. 1
  • noun crenellation 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. 1
  • noun crenellation The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle. 0

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Origin of crenellation

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < French crénel(er) to crenelate (see crenel) + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Crenellation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crenellation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.

crenellation usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with crenellation

  • what is a crenellation?

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