A wall or fortification with a pattern of openings (crenellations) at the top, used in castles and medieval forts for defense and protection from attackers.
From Old French 'bataillement,' derived from 'bataille' (battle). The term refers to the defensive architectural feature that allowed defenders to shoot arrows while staying protected.
Battlement patterns on castle walls aren't just for looks—the alternating solid sections and gaps (called merlons and crenels) allowed archers to fire without exposure while staying behind cover!
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