Crenellation vs. Rampart

Crenellation vs. Rampart — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Crenellation and Rampart

Crenellationnoun

A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.

Rampartnoun

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.

Crenellationnoun

The act of crenellating; adding a top row that looks like the top of a medieval castle.

Rampartnoun

A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

Crenellationnoun

a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

Rampartnoun

That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.

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Crenellationnoun

the action of constructing rampparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows

Rampartnoun

A steep bank of a river or gorge.

Rampartverb

To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

Rampartnoun

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes;

they stormed the ramparts of the citythey blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down