Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crenel
Noun
/ˈkrɛn(ə)l/
Definition
A notch or indentation in the battlements of a castle or fortification, allowing for protection and a vantage point for defenders.
Examples
- The castle’s crenels provided a strategic advantage during sieges.
- As he stood on the crenels, the knight surveyed the battlefield below.
- The architect designed the battlements with alternating crenels and merlons for authenticity.
Meaning
In architectural terms, crenels are the gaps between the raised portions (merlons) allowing archers or defenders to shoot while remaining protected.
Synonyms
- Notch
- Indentation
- Embrasure
- Parapet
