noun
- a defensive parapet at the top of a castle or fortress wall, typically having a series of indentations or openings
Usage: architectural; usually plural
Examples
- The medieval castle’s battlements provided protection for archers during sieges.
- Tourists climbed to the battlements to enjoy panoramic views of the countryside.
- The fortress walls were crowned with impressive stone battlements.
- Guards patrolled the battlements throughout the night.
- The castle’s battlements were damaged during the bombardment.
- From the battlements, defenders could rain arrows down on attackers.