What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crenallation
Example
The crenallation on the castle wall provided a strategic advantage in battle. [crenallation: noun]
Example
The crenallated design of the building's roof added an interesting architectural detail. [crenallated: adjective]
embrasure
Example
The archers took aim through the embrasure in the castle wall. [embrasure: noun]
Example
The soldiers fired their weapons through the embrasures in the bunker. [embrasures: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Embrasure is more commonly used than crenallation in everyday language, especially in military or historical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crenallation and embrasure?
Both crenallation and embrasure are formal words, but embrasure is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
