merlon in German
merlon in German is Zinne — merlon means a merlon is one of the upright sections between the gaps of a battlement, originally providing cover for archers.
merlon in German
Zinne
(architectural element, military, historical) Any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons.
What does "merlon" mean?
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noun A merlon is one of the upright sections between the gaps of a battlement, originally providing cover for archers.
"Archers would duck behind a merlon to reload their bows."
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merlon in a sentence
- Archers would duck behind a merlon to reload their bows.
- The castle's battlements still have several of their original merlons.
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What is "merlon" in German?
"merlon" in German is Zinne. merlon means: A merlon is one of the upright sections between the gaps of a battlement, originally providing cover for archers.
How do you use "merlon" in a sentence?
Example: "Archers would duck behind a merlon to reload their bows." In German, "merlon" is Zinne.
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