Synonymer

Uttal

  • UK:
    • IPA: [ˈbætəɫmənt]
Översättning
Substantiv
1.siper

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
  2. Any high wall for defense.

Exempel

  • In fortification, a battlement is an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
  • A battlement is any high wall for defense.

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Pluralbattlements

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