embrasure

Noun

An opening in a wall or parapet that allows the firing of guns or other weapons.

ریشه

From French 'embrasure', from 'embraser' meaning 'to cut at a slant, to widen an opening'.

مثال

• The castle's embrasures were designed for archers to safely fire arrows at attackers.
• He peered through the embrasure, watching for the enemy's approach.
• The fort's walls were dotted with embrasures for cannons.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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