embrasures

The word “embrasures” has 4 syllables: em-bra-su-res

It's pronounced as /ˈɛm.brəˌʒʊrz/

What is synonym and antonym for embrasures?

In the thesaurus, “embrasures” has 15 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for embrasures

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 old fortress still has several embrasures where soldiers once stood guard.
The defensive wall was lined with embrasures to allow archers to defend the castle effectively.
We studied the design of the embrasures to understand medieval military architecture.
The museum display included detailed models of embrasures used in ancient fortifications.
Through the embrasures, defenders could safely shoot arrows without exposing themselves to enemy fire.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to embrasures, such as: alcoves, ambries, corners, crannies, cubbyholes, cubicles, dents.

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