battlement
Meaning
A parapet at the top of a wall, especially of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced openings for shooting through. (দৃঢ় প্রাচীরের মাথায় তৈরি করা একটি উচ্চ রেখা যাতে তীরন্দাজরা নিরাপত্তার কারণে দাঁড়াতে পারে।)
Pronunciation
ব্যাটলমেন্ট (byaṭalmeṇṭ)
Synonyms
parapet, rampart, fortification, bulwark, barrier, defense, fortress, guard
Synonyms
The soldiers hid behind the parapet.
They built a rampart for defense.
The fortification included many battlements.
The bulwark provided cover against attacks.
The barrier prevented entry.
Effective defense is crucial in warfare.
The fortress had tall battlements.
The guard stood on the battlement.
Antonyms
The city's vulnerability was apparent.
The emptiness of the fortress was chilling.
The openness of the field left them exposed.
His weakness was tactical errors.
Their susceptibility to attacks was a problem.
Exposure to dangers without protection is risky.
Disarmament can lead to insecurity.
Defenselessness is a dangerous state in war.
Phrases
They waited under the battlements for the enemy.
The brave knight would rise above the battlements.
We are standing on the battlements of history.
They watch from the battlements for any sign of movement.
They had to defend the battlements against attackers.