| 释义 |
cas·tel·lat·ed
\-ād.ə̇d\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin castellatus (past participle of castellare to fortify, from Latin castellum castle) + English -ed
1. : built or formed like a castle : having battlements or parts resembling battlements
< castellated country houses >
< castellated cliffs >
as
a. : having a design or decoration resembling a line of battlements
< a castellated cornice >
< a castellated band of velvet >
b. of clouds : of the type altocumulus castellatus
2. : castled 1
3. : lodged in a castle : securely established in a position of strength
< castellated power and wealth — No. American Review > |