Definition of embattle Embattle

/ɛmbæˈtʌl/ - [embatul] - em•bat•tle

We found 12 definitions of embattle from 6 different sources.

What does embattle mean?

Verb embattles, embattling, embattled
embattle - prepare for battle or conflict
		machinate, devise, organise, organize, get up, prepare give by will, especially real property
embattle - fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense; "an embattled castle"
		fort, fortify station (troops) in a fort

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embattle (Verb)
To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
embattle (Verb)
To be arrayed for battle.

embattle (v. t.)
To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
embattle (v. i.)
To be arrayed for battle.
embattle (v. t.)
To furnish with battlements.

embattle
em-bat′l, v.t. to furnish with battlements.—p.adj. Embatt′led, furnished with battlements: (her.) having the outline like a battlement.—n. Embatt′lement (same as Battlement). [Em, and O. Fr. bastiller, from the same root as battlement, bastille, and baste, to sew. The form of this word is due to a confusion with Eng. battle.]
embattle
em-bat′l, v.t. to range in order of battle: to arm—p.adj. Embatt′led, arranged for battle. [O. Fr. embataillier—en, in, bataille, battle.]

embattle
To arrange in order of battle; to draw up in array, as troops for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle.
embattle
To furnish with battlements. “Embattled” house.