Definitions for crenel

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crenel cren·el

Spelling: [kren-l]

IPA: /ˈkrɛn l/

Crenel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in crenel (ceelnr).

Definitions for crenel

noun

1. any of the open spaces between the merlons of a battlement.
2. a crenature.

verb (used with object)

1. to crenelate.

Origin of crenel

1475-85; earlier creneul, crennel Middle French, Old French, apparently diminutive of cren notch (attested since the 15th century), Old French cran, of uncertain origin; cf. Examples for crenel

Leaning into a crenel between two square merlons, Simon took a deep breath of the mild spring air.

And, turning aside, she motioned Gonzaga to the crenel she abandoned.