What is the meaning of embattled?

verb

  • Fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense.
    • usage: "an embattled castle"
  • Prepare for battle or conflict.

adjective

  • Prepared for battle.
    • usage: "an embattled city"
  • Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement.
    • usage: "a crenelated molding"
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