Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

merlon

noun

/ˈmɜr.lɒn/

Definition

A vertical part of a battlement between two crenels.

Examples

During the siege, the soldiers hid behind the merlon to avoid enemy fire.
The castle’s impressive merlon design showcased the architectural skill of its builders.
As they surveyed the battlefield, they took refuge behind the sturdy merlons.

Meaning

Merlon refers to the solid, upright sections of a castle wall that are positioned between the openings (crenels) where archers could shoot. These structures provided protection and were important in defensive architecture during the medieval period.