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CRENELLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crenel
1, record 1, English, crenel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crenelle 2, record 1, English, crenelle
correct
- embrasure 3, record 1, English, embrasure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the open spaces or indentations alternating with the merlons or cops of an embattled parapet, used for shooting or launching projectiles upon the enemy. 4, record 1, English, - crenel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An open space between the merlons of a battlement. 5, record 1, English, - crenel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The open space between the merlons and above the lower parapet is called crenelle, crenel, or in later writing, embrasure .... 6, record 1, English, - crenel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Battlement, embattlement. A fortified parapet with alternate solid parts and openings, termed respectively "merlons" and "embrasures" or "crenels" (hence crenelation). Generally for defense, but employed also as a decorative motif. 5, record 1, English, - crenel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- créneau
1, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9neau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture pratiquée sur le haut des murailles et dans les parapets des tours de forteresses, et par laquelle on pouvait tirer sur les assaillants. 2, record 1, French, - cr%C3%A9neau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Évidement carré pratiqué dans le faîte d'un mur, dans un but décoratif, ou, autrefois, pour servir de défense militaire. Le muret qui sépare deux créneaux consécutifs est un merlon. 3, record 1, French, - cr%C3%A9neau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arqueología
- Arquitectura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tronera
1, record 1, Spanish, tronera
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio entre dos almenas del coronamiento de un muro dentado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tronera
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