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Machicolation - What does it mean?

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machicolation

English

(wikipedia machicolation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet; an opening in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, from which missiles can be shot or dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls; the construction of such defenses.
  • The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures.

    • Related terms

    * machicolated

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    Not English

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