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Term: Merlon

Description:

A merlon is a specific architectural feature commonly found on the top of medieval castle walls. It is a solid section that projects up from the wall, often in a battlement pattern, creating a protective barrier for castle defenders.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Architecture:

1. The castle's merlons provided excellent protection and defense against enemy attacks.
2. From the top of the tower, the soldiers surveyed the surroundings through the gaps between the merlons.

Noun - Zoology:

1. When scuba diving, we were lucky to spot a rare merlon swimming gracefully near the coral reef.
2. The merlons, also known as rockfish, thrive in the cold waters of the northern Atlantic.

Noun - Local:

1. In the local dialect, "merlon" is used to describe a tall, narrow, and rocky pinnacle found in the nearby mountains.
2. Legend says that magical creatures reside atop the mystical merlons in the valley.

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