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Machicolation (Noun)

Meaning

A projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The medieval fortress featured a distinctive machicolation above the gatehouse, creating a sense of foreboding for any invading forces.
  • As the enemy army approached, the defenders prepared to rain down heavy stones from the machicolation overhead.
  • The castle's machicolation had been designed to funnel intruders into a kill zone, where they would be exposed to a hail of projectiles.
  • The researchers were fascinated by the intricate stonework that formed the machicolation of the 14th-century castle's walls.
  • Despite being breached, the fortress held strong, thanks in part to the strategically positioned machicolation that allowed for a withering counterattack.

Hypernyms

  • Breastwork

Related Words

  • Machicolate (verb)
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