A battlement (also called a crenellation) in defensive architecture such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (i.e. a short wall), in which portions have been cut out at intervals to allow the discharge of arrows or other missiles. These cut-out portions form crenels (also known as carnels, embrasures, loops or wheelers). The solid widths between the crenels are called merlons (also cops or kneelers).

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  • A battlement (also called a crenellation) in defensive architecture such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (i.e. a short wall), in which portions have been cut out at intervals to allow the discharge of arrows or other missiles. These cut-out portions form crenels (also known as carnels, embrasures, loops or wheelers). The solid widths between the crenels are called merlons (also cops or kneelers). Battlements often have openings between the supporting corbels, through which stones or burning objects could be dropped on attackers; these are known as machicolations. A wall with battlements is said to be crenellated or embattled. Battlements may have protected walkways behind them. The term originated around the 14th century from the Old French word batailler, "to fortify with batailles" (fixed or movable turrets of defence).
  • A ameia, em arquitectura militar, é a abertura, no parapeito das muralhas de um castelo ou fortaleza, por onde os defensores visavam o inimigo. Elementos maciços, de configuração variada, implantados sobre o parapeito, que corroam as muralhas da fortificação medieval e destinados a proteger os defensores colocados nos adarves. A ameia primitiva tem uma largura sensivelmente igual à da aberta
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  • A battlement (also called a crenellation) in defensive architecture such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (i.e. a short wall), in which portions have been cut out at intervals to allow the discharge of arrows or other missiles. These cut-out portions form crenels (also known as carnels, embrasures, loops or wheelers). The solid widths between the crenels are called merlons (also cops or kneelers).
  • A ameia, em arquitectura militar, é a abertura, no parapeito das muralhas de um castelo ou fortaleza, por onde os defensores visavam o inimigo. Elementos maciços, de configuração variada, implantados sobre o parapeito, que corroam as muralhas da fortificação medieval e destinados a proteger os defensores colocados nos adarves. A ameia primitiva tem uma largura sensivelmente igual à da aberta
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