Befestigung — meaning in English

English meaning

• battlement noun 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.
• brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
• restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

Senses

Befestigung is used for these senses in English:

• battlement 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.
• brace That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
• restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

battlement — full definition

1. noun 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.
2. noun Any high wall for defense.
3. noun The towering roof of heaven.

brace — full definition

1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

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