"Crenelled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Crennelled refers to having notches or indentations in a line or surface, typically in a corner or edge. It can also describe the edge of a fortification, such as a castle wall, with gaps for firing arrows or projecting other defense elements through.
Usage Examples for "Crennelled"
Crenelation refers to the regular notches or slits cut in the parapet or battlements of a fortification, such as a wall or castle, to provide cover for defenders while firing upon attackers. It is a type of architectural feature designed to provide protection and facilitate soldiering, typically found in medieval fortifications, such as castles and walls. The term is derived from the Latin words "crena" meaning "ridge" and "latum" meaning "cut" or "carved".
Crenellation is a noun that refers to the process of cutting grooves or notches in the top of a fortress wall, typically below the battlements, to reduce the effective height of the wall and to prevent enemies from being able to climb up and over the wall. The grooves can be irregular or regular, and they can vary in size and depth. Crenellation is often used as a defensive feature in medieval architecture, particularly in castles and other fortifications.
Crenulate refers to something with small wavy or serrated edges or ridges, often used to describe the margins or borders of leaves or other biological structures. It can also be used to describe a wavy or serrated shape in general.
Crenulation is a medical term that refers to a process of curling or folding in of the edges of a tissue, such as the mucous membranes or the tongue, due to various factors like inflammation, infection, or irritation. It is often seen in conditions like lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, or Steven-Johnson syndrome. The crenulations can be painful and may bleed easily.