Embrasure
21Embrasure — The space or gap between *merlons which widens towards the outside, thus a V without the angle …
22embrasure — em·bra·sure || ɪm breɪʒə n. opening in a wall through which a weapon may be fired; slanted opening …
23embrasure — In architecture, a splayed opening in a wall that enframes a doorway or a window. (pr. em bray zhuhr) …
24embrasure — [ɪm breɪʒə, ɛm ] noun 1》 an opening in a wall or parapet, used for shooting through. 2》 an opening or recess around a window or door forming an enlargement of the area from the inside. Derivatives embrasured adjective Origin C18: from Fr., from… …
25Embrasure — Splayed opening in a wall for a window. Also the low segment of the alternate high and low segments of a Battlement. Provided protection to people within the wall. ♦ Splayed opening in a battlement or rampart for shooting; also the splayed… …
26embrasure — em·bra·sure …
27embrasure — n. the space formed between adjacent teeth …
28embrasure — /ɛmˈbreɪʒə/ (say em brayzhuh) noun 1. an opening in a wall or parapet through which a gun may be fired, constructed with sides which flare outward. 2. Architecture an enlargement of the aperture of a door or window, at the inside face of the wall …
29embrasure — n. loophole in fortifications; window opening with slanted sides …
30Embrasure — An open chamber in a wall, behind a Loophole or Arrow Loop, to allow an archer to move to the side of the opening for protection or to shoot off to the side …
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