Here's an example:
It's not a tower but the structure is exactly the same. I'm referring to the four 'tooth-like' juttings on top of the tower structure attached on the left of that bridge. What do you call them (I'm looking for a common word)?
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@Mari-Lou A Sorry. Fixed.– wycCommented Sep 30, 2014 at 9:44
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2They could be merlons. Merlons need not be at the top of a tower, though. They occur through the "parapet," called the crenellation, in other places. They need not be square but can be triangular, and of other shapes. They may have "peepholes" in them as well!– KrisCommented Sep 30, 2014 at 9:51
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it's TOTALLY UNCLEAR what you are asking about.– FattieCommented Sep 30, 2014 at 12:47
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1This question looks identical to this one: english.stackexchange.com/questions/38080/name-of-castle-part/…– T.E.D.Commented Sep 30, 2014 at 13:33
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1You should unaccept @phoog's answer. It is technically speaking "incorrect" although not far off.– Mari-Lou ACommented Oct 1, 2014 at 9:37
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These are crenellations. See http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/crenellation.
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3"The raised portions of a battlement ("A" in illustration) are called merlons " architecture . about . com architecture.about.com/od/buildingparts/g/battlement.htm See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlon– KrisCommented Sep 30, 2014 at 9:45
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2Wiki uses the term crenellation to describe the "gaps" in the fortress wall. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlement. Commented Oct 1, 2014 at 9:33