krɛnəl

Definitions

1. noun

a gap or notch, typically one of a series, in a battlement or parapet.

“The castle’s walls featured rows of crenels for archers to fire from.”

2. verb

to cut or notch (something, especially a roof or a battlement) with crenels.

“The stonemasons crenelled the castle walls to create defensive positions.”

3. verb

to ornament (something) with crenels or crenellations.

“The architect crenelled the building’s facade to add visual interest.”