battlement in German
battlement in German is Zinne, Befestigung, Festungsmauer — battlement means a wall built with regular gaps at the top, from behind which defenders could shoot at attackers.
battlement in German
Zinne
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.
Befestigung
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.
Festungsmauer
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.
Mauerzinne
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.
What does "battlement" mean?
- noun A wall built with regular gaps at the top, from behind which defenders could shoot at attackers.
- noun A tall wall built to defend a place.
- noun (literary) The high roof of the sky.
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What is "battlement" in German?
"battlement" in German is Zinne, Befestigung, Festungsmauer. battlement means: A wall built with regular gaps at the top, from behind which defenders could shoot at attackers.
Are there other ways to say "battlement" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "battlement": Zinne, Befestigung, Festungsmauer, Mauerzinne.
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