Battlement Meaning in Bengali: প্রাচীর (noun), প্রাচীরের মতো (adjective), প্রাচীর বিশেষ (adjective)
Definition and Part of Speech
Battlement (noun, pronounced: bat-l-muhnt) refers to a parapet or defensive wall with alternating high and low sections, typically found on the top of a castle or fortification. It is characterized by a series of indentations or crenels, which are the higher sections, and the lower sections called merlons. The battlement provides protection for those behind it while allowing them to observe and attack enemies.
Synonyms of Battlement
Some synonyms of battlement include:
- Rampart (প্রাচীরপট)
- Fortification (কোট)
- Parapet (প্রাচীর)
- Castle wall (দুর্গের প্রাচীর)
Antonyms of Battlement
Some antonyms of battlement include:
- Opening (খোলা)
- Unprotected (অসুরক্ষিত)
- Exposed (প্রকাশ্য)
- Vulnerable (সংকটপ্রবণ)
Origin of Battlement
The word “battlement” originated from the Old French word “bataillement,” which means fortification. It entered the English language in the 14th century.
Nearby Words
Some nearby words related to battlement include:
- Castle (noun)
- Fortress (noun)
- Wall (noun)
- Tower (noun)
Battlement in Literature Quotes
Here are some quotes from literature that mention battlement:
- “And from the battlements above, the watchmen cried, ‘The enemy is come!'” – William Shakespeare (এবং প্রাচীরের উপর থেকে, পাহারাদাররা কাঁদল, ‘শত্রু আসছে!’ – উইলিয়াম শেক্সপীয়ার)
- “He stood on the battlements, gazing out at the vast expanse before him.” – J.R.R. Tolkien (তিনি প্রাচীরে দাঁড়ালেন, তার আগের বিশাল প্রশস্তি দেখতে দাঁড়িয়েছিলেন। – জে.আর.আর. টলকিন)
Battlement Meaning in Different Languages
The meaning of battlement in various languages:
- Bengali: প্রাচীর
- Hindi: प्राचीर
- Nepali: प्राचीर
- Urdu: پراچیر
- Tamil: பட்டில்மெண்ட்
- Telugu: బాటల్మెంట్
- Arabic: الأسوار
- Chinese: 城垛
- Japanese: 城壁
- Russian: зубчатый венец
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on battlement. You can also find definitions on dictionary.com and thefreedictionary.com.