Definition of Crenellations. Meaning of Crenellations. Synonyms of Crenellations

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Definition of Crenellations

crenellation
Crenelation Cren`el*a"tion (-?"sh?n), n. The act of crenelating, or the state of being crenelated; an indentation or an embrasure. [Written also crenellation.]

Meaning of Crenellations from wikipedia

- adding battlements, where no parapet previously existed, or cutting crenellations into its existing parapet wall. A distinctive feature of late medieval...
- A dog's rhinarium with philtrum and con****uous crenellations...
- gatehouses, and comprised several elements: crenellations, ****dings, machicolations, and loopholes. Crenellation is the collective name for alternating crenels...
- Gothic façade of Exeter Cathedral, with rows of figures in aediculae or tabernacle frames above the door, and two above the crenellations...
- the Scottish baronial style. A turret can have a circular top with crenellations as seen in the picture at right, a pointed roof, or other kind of apex...
- struck from four centres. The transoms were often topped by miniature crenellations. The windows at Cambridge of King's College Chapel (1446–1515) represent...
- Bannerman's Island ****nal, signage is below the crenellations at the top....
- the 16th century, with much of the current building (including its crenellations) dating to the 19th century. McDermott's Castle is located on Castle...
- he designed a capitol in Neo-Gothic style, complete with turrets and crenellations, and stained gl****; it overlooks the Mississippi. It has been described...
- Dunhuang, Gansu province that has rammed earth ramparts with defensive crenellations at the top. See also Barbieri-Low (2007), p. 36. Barnes (2007), p. 63...