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merlon in Swedish

merlon in Swedish is krenelering, tinne — merlon means a merlon is one of the upright sections between the gaps of a battlement, originally providing cover for archers.

merlon in Swedish

krenelering
noun
(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.
tinne
noun
(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?

  1. 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.

Similar words in Swedish

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Frequently asked questions

What is "merlon" in Swedish?
"merlon" in Swedish is krenelering, tinne. 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 Swedish, "merlon" is krenelering, tinne.
Are there other ways to say "merlon" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "merlon": krenelering, tinne.
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