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battlement

Definition

  • noun: a low wall at the top of a castle with open spaces for people inside to shoot through
  • noun: a parapet with open spaces that surmounts a wall and is used for defense or decoration
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: crenellation

Examples

  • the castle's stone 'battlements'

Movie quotes

  • (..) 'along with a list of all payments made from the Reptile fund.' - Help you with anything, Bill? - I was just looking for his Majesty. Well, he's out walking the battlements. Oh. - Heard you had an accident, Peter. - Yeah, I cut my hand open on a drawer. When are you going (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy