CRENELATING Meaning and
Definition
-
Crenelating is a term derived from the noun "crenelation" which refers to the act or process of creating crenels, or the gaps or indentations in the battlements of medieval fortifications. These crenels, also called embrasures, are typically rectangular spaces, or sometimes triangular, cut into the top of the defensive parapet walls of a castle or other fortified structures. Crenelating, as a verb form, specifically denotes the action of creating or adding these crenels to a structure.
Crenelating has both functional and aesthetic purposes. Functionally, crenels serve as protective features in fortifications, providing shelter to defenders while allowing them to observe and fire upon enemy attackers. On the other hand, crenelating also adds visual interest to architectural designs, giving structures a distinctive appearance associated with medieval military architecture.
The act of crenelating involves removing sections of the solid parapet wall and creating alternating crenels and merlons. The merlons are the solid sections of wall that stand between the crenels. The height, width, and spacing of crenels and merlons can vary depending on the specific architectural style and defensive requirements of the fortification.
Overall, crenelating is a term used to describe the process of constructing or adding crenels to fortifications for both functional and decorative purposes. It is closely associated with medieval castles and fortresses, where crenelations remain a prominent architectural feature.
Common Misspellings for CRENELATING
Etymology of CRENELATING
The word "crenelating" is derived from the noun "crenelation", which refers to a series of alternating solid sections (merlons) and open spaces (crenels) along the top of a fortified wall or a battlement. The noun "crenelation" originated from the Old French word "crenel", meaning "a battlement" or "a small open space". The Old French term is believed to have been derived from the Late Latin word "cernellus", meaning "small, indented or notched battlement". The ultimate origin of "cernellus" is uncertain, but it is suggested to be a diminutive form of Latin "cernus", meaning "notched" or "notching".
Conjugate verb Crenelating
CONDITIONAL
I
would crenelate
we
would crenelate
you
would crenelate
he/she/it
would crenelate
they
would crenelate
FUTURE
I
will crenelate
we
will crenelate
you
will crenelate
he/she/it
will crenelate
they
will crenelate
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have crenelated
we
will have crenelated
you
will have crenelated
he/she/it
will have crenelated
they
will have crenelated
PAST
I
crenelated
we
crenelated
you
crenelated
he/she/it
crenelated
they
crenelated
PAST PERFECT
I
had crenelated
we
had crenelated
you
had crenelated
he/she/it
had crenelated
they
had crenelated
PRESENT
I
crenelate
we
crenelate
you
crenelate
he/she/it
crenelates
they
crenelate
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have crenelated
we
have crenelated
you
have crenelated
he/she/it
has crenelated
they
have crenelated
I
am crenelating
we
are crenelating
you
are crenelating
he/she/it
is crenelating
they
are crenelating
I
was crenelating
we
were crenelating
you
were crenelating
he/she/it
was crenelating
they
were crenelating
I
will be crenelating
we
will be crenelating
you
will be crenelating
he/she/it
will be crenelating
they
will be crenelating
I
have been crenelating
we
have been crenelating
you
have been crenelating
he/she/it
has been crenelating
they
have been crenelating
I
had been crenelating
we
had been crenelating
you
had been crenelating
he/she/it
had been crenelating
they
had been crenelating
I
will have been crenelating
we
will have been crenelating
you
will have been crenelating
he/she/it
will have been crenelating
they
will have been crenelating
I
would have crenelated
we
would have crenelated
you
would have crenelated
he/she/it
would have crenelated
they
would have crenelated
I
would be crenelating
we
would be crenelating
you
would be crenelating
he/she/it
would be crenelating
they
would be crenelating
I
would have been crenelating
we
would have been crenelating
you
would have been crenelating
he/she/it
would have been crenelating
they
would have been crenelating
