noun
- the open spaces between the raised portions (merlons) of a battlement on a castle wall or fortification
Usage: architecture; fortification
Examples
- The archers positioned themselves behind the crenels to shoot at approaching enemies.
- Medieval castle walls featured alternating merlons and crenels for defense.
- Through the crenels, defenders could observe the surrounding countryside.
- The castle’s battlements had deep crenels that provided excellent cover.
- Sunlight streamed through the crenels, casting shadows on the walkway below.
- The restoration project carefully rebuilt the damaged crenels using original stone.