Embrasure

/ɛmbɹˈaʒə/

/ɛmbɹˈæʒɚ/

Embrasure

an opening or loophole in a fortification or wall, usually in the form of a narrow vertical slit, designed for observation or the discharge of weapons

synonyms : port

porthole

Examples

1. Special attention was paid to the fortress’s embrasures.

2. You can still see the wall which covered the embrasure.

3. The Russians couldn't move their guns to hit the embrasure.

4. Here you can see that an embrasure in the fort is all made of granite.