Battlements are defensive features of a castle, characterized by a series of raised sections (merlons) and gaps (embrasures) along the top of walls. They provided protection for archers and defenders during sieges, allowing them to shoot at attackers while remaining shielded. Additionally, battlements served as a psychological deterrent, enhancing the castle's imposing appearance and showcasing its military strength. They also facilitated communication and observation of the surrounding area.
"Run along the battlements of the castle" ordered the commander to the archers.
On the battlements of Elsinore Castle, by the castle guards.
She leaped from the battlements of Castle Dracula.
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One of the guards that patrolled the battlements of Elsinore castle.
The archers ran along the battlements of the castle.
A bartisan is a parapet with battlements projecting from the top of a tower in a castle or church.
Battlements? You may need to be more specific, there are kind of a lot of things on castle walls...
The gaps in the battlements of a castle are called crenels. Crenels are the lower places in the battlement where participants in a battle could fire arrows or other catapults at the enemy.
The castle has battlements and a dry moat and was built 600 years ago.
A bartizan is another term for a bartisan - a parapet with battlements projecting from the top of a tower in a castle or church.
The rigid bits at the top of a castle are called battlements. Battlements are defensive structures that typically consist of alternating merlons (the raised sections) and embrasures (the gaps or openings) designed for archers to defend the castle while providing cover. They are a hallmark of medieval architecture and serve both functional and decorative purposes.