1. having a series of evenly spaced rectangular notches or indentations along the top edge, typically for defensive purposes in fortifications
Usage: Also spelled 'crenelated' in American English; Architectural term, commonly used in historical and military contexts

Examples

• The medieval castle featured a crenelled parapet where archers could stand protected.
• The crenelled walls of the fortress allowed defenders to shoot arrows while remaining sheltered.
• The architect designed a crenelled roofline to give the modern building a castle-like appearance.
• Ancient crenelled battlements are still visible on the tower's upper sections.
• The crenelled edge of the stone wall created a distinctive silhouette against the sky.