1. to arrange in order of battle; to prepare for battle
Usage: archaic; military
2. to fortify with battlements
Usage: architecture; historical

Examples

• The general embattles his troops along the ridge.
• The castle’s architect embattles the tower walls for defense.
• Medieval builders would embattle fortress walls with stone crenellations.
• The commander embattles his forces before the siege.
• Ancient fortifications were embattled to provide cover for archers.
• The mason embattles the parapet with careful stonework.