Meaning of the word battlements in English

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battlements

US /ˈbæt̬.əl.mənts/
UK /ˈbæt.əl.mənts/

Plural Noun

a parapet at the top of a wall, especially of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced openings for shooting through

Example:
Archers stood on the castle's battlements, ready to defend against invaders.
The old fortress had impressive battlements that offered a panoramic view of the valley.