Crenellation vs. Rampart

Crenellationnoun

A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

Crenellationnoun

The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle.

Crenellationnoun

a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

Crenellationnoun

the action of constructing rampparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows

Rampartnoun

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.

Rampartnoun

A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

Rampartnoun

That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.

Rampartnoun

A steep bank of a river or gorge.

Rampartverb

To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

Rampartnoun

That which fortifies and defends from assault; that which secures safety; a defense or bulwark.

Rampartnoun

A broad embankment of earth round a place, upon which the parapet is raised. It forms the substratum of every permanent fortification.

Rampartverb

To surround or protect with, or as with, a rampart or ramparts.

Rampartnoun

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes;