battlement (56 synonym found)

Battlement has 56 synonyms. The top synonyms for battlement are barbed-wire entanglement, contravallation, circumvallation, cheval-de-frise, machicolation, fortification, advanced work, postern gate and 48 more. Another word for battlement is barbed-wire entanglement. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for battlement?

A common synonym for battlement is barbed-wire entanglement. Other synonyms include contravallation, circumvallation, cheval-de-frise, machicolation.

How many synonyms does battlement have?

Battlement has 56 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does battlement mean?

(n): 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

Definition of battlement:

(n) : 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; any high wall for defense
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Definition of battlement:

(n) : 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; any high wall for defense
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