Crenellation vs. Rampart: What's the Difference?

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.

A fortification consisting of an embankment, often with a parapet built on top.

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

A means of protection or defense; a bulwark.

(countable) Any of a series of notches with fancied resemblance to such battlements, as for example around the bezel of a flashlight.

To fortify or surround with a rampart.

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

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.

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

A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.

A steep bank of a river or gorge.

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

That which fortifies and defends from assault; that which secures safety; a defense or bulwark.

A broad embankment of earth round a place, upon which the parapet is raised. It forms the substratum of every permanent fortification.

To surround or protect with, or as with, a rampart or ramparts.

An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes;