Definition of "crenel" [cre•nel]

• An open space or notch between two merlons in a battlement or crenelated wall. (noun)
• A crenature. (noun)

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• "My legions were set in a convenient crenel overlooking the drawbridge and the low, swampy woods about a mile off to the west of the moat house."
• "Gerbert gave a snort of reluctant amusement and turned to look out through the crenel gap on a land lush with the melt-water and greenery of spring."
• "Gasping from his climb, Strongfist lurched to the wall, leaned against a merlon and peered through the narrow crenel."