Barbacan (Noun)
Meaning
A tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The barbacan stood strongly at the entrance to the medieval castle, protecting the interior from invaders.
- Adjacent to the main gate, a towering barbacan provided the necessary heightened platform for archers to return fire upon enemies.
- The old-fashioned barbacan took the shape of an imposing round tower, looming over the castle's fortifications.
- During the siege, the barbacan turned out to be a strategic location, allowing defenders to attack from three different directions.
- Occupying a key position near the postern gate, the barbacan served as a crucial defensive outpost for the castle's residents.