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Noun
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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.

Translations
trans-top|indented parapet formed by a series of rising members
Czech: cimbu�í n
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Derived terms
battlemented

References
R:Century 1911

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