Translation of "battlement" into German

Zinne, Festungsmauer, Mauerzinne are the top translations of "battlement" into German.

battlement noun grammar

In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement. [..]

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  • Zinne

    noun feminine

    indented parapet formed by a series of rising members [..]

    I think that mortar would be better off up on the battlement.

    Der Mörser ist auf der Zinne besser aufgehoben.

  • Festungsmauer

    noun feminine

    indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

    As it turned out, when the attack came, Joff insisted on remaining at the battlements.

    Als sich herraustellte, wann der Angriff kam, bestand Joff darauf an der Festungsmauer zu bleiben.

  • Mauerzinne

    noun feminine

    indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

  • Less frequent translations

    • Befestigung
    • Zinnen
    • Brustwehr
    • Stadtmauer
    • Befestigungsanlage
    • krenelierte Brustwehr

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