embrasure

The word “embrasure” has 3 syllables: em-bra-sure

It's pronounced as /ˈɛm.brəˌʒʊr/

What is synonym and antonym for embrasure?

In the thesaurus, “embrasure” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for embrasure along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embrasure

noun
1. Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement.
2. The slanting indentation in a wall for a door or window, such that the space is larger on the inside than the outside.
3. An embrace.

The castle walls had a narrow embrasure for archers to shoot arrows safely.
Soldiers took cover behind the embrasure during the battle.
The architect designed the windows with deep embrasures to give the room a historic feel.
Through the embrasure, the guards could observe the courtyard without being seen.
The museum exhibit showed a model of a fortress highlighting its defensive embrasure features.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to embrasure, such as: alcove, ambry, corner, cranny, cubbyhole, cubicle, dent.

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