Crenel (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The leaf had smooth crenels along its edge giving it a wavy appearance.
- The biologist noticed the presence of crenels in the red blood cells under a microscope.
- The fabric's intricate design incorporated crenels that made it both visually and tactilely appealing.
- Crenels on the seashell's margin added beauty and protection to the delicate structure.
- A close inspection of the ripened leaf revealed the multitude of crenels along its curved edges.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Medieval fortifications often featured crenels for archers to shoot through while remaining somewhat protected from attack.
- A crenel was left open in the castle wall to allow soldiers to fire arrows at incoming invaders.
- The narrow crenel proved to be a tight squeeze for the burly archer trying to defend the castle.
- While walking along the battlements, she noticed the series of crenels carved into the stone wall for defensive purposes.
- During renovations, historians carefully restored each crenel to maintain the original defensive structure and historical integrity of the castle.