Meaning & use
battlement
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A low, protective wall on top of a castle or fort, with regular gaps for defense.
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Archers stood along the battlements, watching for approaching enemies.
Tourists climbed the tower to walk along its ancient battlements.
A note on using this word
Usually used in the plural, 'battlements,' to describe the whole defensive structure along a wall.
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