Definition

A type of wall with notches or openings at the top, often found on castles, used for protection and decoration.

Example

The soldiers stood behind the battlement, ready to defend the castle.

Conversation

Did you see the battlement on the old castle we visited?

Yeah, it looked really impressive up there!

I wonder how they built those battlements for defense back in the day.

It must have taken a lot of skill and effort to create such sturdy structures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Battlement → It is formed from "battle" (from Old French *bataille*, meaning a fight or combat) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "battlement" refers to a defensive structure on a castle or fortification, originally designed for use during battle.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'battle' as a fight, and the '-ment' indicates a state or condition. A battlement is a structure that relates to the state of being prepared for battle.

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