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Definition of castellations in English: castellationsplural nounˌkastəˈleɪʃ(ə)nzˌkas(t)əˈlāSH(ə)nz 1Defensive or decorative parapets with regularly spaced notches; battlements. castellations and turrets added to the charm Example sentencesExamples - Partially shielded by the castellation of the front wall, she could keep watch over her surroundings without being in view of anyone who might be spying on the house.
- Despite its faux castellations, it's not a castle at all, it's a lavish high-rise.
- Ivy Towers had always fascinated her, particularly the moat that surrounded it and the tiny gargoyles that lurked amongst the castellation and peeked out of the deep green ivy.
- The old ruined turret and battlements (castellation) of Brittas House could offer a point of interest which could be exploited but access, etc needs to be addressed.
- With its deep-set windows and the ivy that snaked its way up most of the walls and wound itself around the castellation at the top, the mansion gave an air of enclosure and suffocation.
Synonyms barricade, rampart, bulwark, bank, embankment, fortification, defence, breastwork, earthwork, bastion - 1.1mass noun The use or building of castellations.
one or two of the houses bore hints of castellation
Origin Early 19th century: based on medieval Latin castellare 'to build castles', from castellum (see castle). Definition of castellations in US English: castellationsplural nounˌkas(t)əˈlāSH(ə)nz 1Defensive or decorative parapets with regularly spaced notches; battlements. castellations and turrets added to the charm Example sentencesExamples - With its deep-set windows and the ivy that snaked its way up most of the walls and wound itself around the castellation at the top, the mansion gave an air of enclosure and suffocation.
- The old ruined turret and battlements (castellation) of Brittas House could offer a point of interest which could be exploited but access, etc needs to be addressed.
- Partially shielded by the castellation of the front wall, she could keep watch over her surroundings without being in view of anyone who might be spying on the house.
- Despite its faux castellations, it's not a castle at all, it's a lavish high-rise.
- Ivy Towers had always fascinated her, particularly the moat that surrounded it and the tiny gargoyles that lurked amongst the castellation and peeked out of the deep green ivy.
Synonyms barricade, rampart, bulwark, bank, embankment, fortification, defence, breastwork, earthwork, bastion - 1.1 The use or building of defensive or decorative parapets.
one or two of the houses bore hints of castellation
Origin Early 19th century: based on medieval Latin castellare ‘to build castles’, from castellum (see castle). |