embattled (Adjective) — Prepared for battle. ex. "an embattled city"
embattled (Adjective) — Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement. ex. "Even the embattled position may become fatal to the defender's King"
embattled (Verb) — Fortify by furnishing with battlements for defence. ex. "an embattled castle"
embattled (Verb) — Prepare for battle or conflict.