adjective
- having battlements with regular indentations along the top edge, especially on castle walls or towers
Usage: architectural
Examples
- The medieval castle had crenellated walls that allowed archers to shoot while staying protected.
- The fortress featured a crenellated parapet along its outer defenses.
- Gothic Revival buildings often include crenellated rooflines to mimic medieval architecture.
- The tower’s crenellated top gave it an imposing, fortress-like appearance.
- Ancient city walls were typically crenellated to provide defensive advantages.
- The mansion was built with crenellated battlements purely for decorative purposes.