verb
- present participle of crenellate; to furnish with crenels (notches or indentations along the top of a wall or parapet)
Usage: architectural term; often used in historical or defensive fortification contexts
Examples
- The medieval castle was built by crenellating the outer walls for defensive purposes.
- Architects were crenellating the fortress to allow archers to fire while remaining protected.
- The stoneworkers spent months crenellating the ramparts of the ancient citadel.
- By crenellating the parapet, the builders created a stronger defensive position.
- The restoration project involved carefully crenellating the damaged sections of the wall.