Word of the Day: March 4, 2016

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Definition: (noun) A notched parapet built on top of a wall, with alternating merlons and crenels for decoration or defense.
Synonyms: crenelation, crenellation
Usage: I came upon it by a winding ledge of road, which clung to the bare side of the hill like the battlements of some huge castle.
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