Advertisement
Advertisement
crenellate
/ ˈkrɛnɪˌleɪt /
verb
- to supply with battlements
- to form square indentations in (a moulding, etc)
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˌcrenelˈlation, noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of crenellate1
C19: from Old French creneler, from crenel
Discover More
Example Sentences
A licence to crenellate mansum infra manerium suum was granted by Edward II.
From Project Gutenberg
In medieval times no one could “crenellate” a building without special licence from his supreme lord.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse