Meaning of the word machicolation in English
What does machicolation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
machicolation
US /məˈtʃɪkəleɪʃən/
UK /məˌtʃɪk.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
Noun
a floor opening between the supporting corbels of a battlement, through which stones or other missiles could be dropped on attackers at the base of a wall.
Example:
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The defenders poured boiling oil through the machicolations onto the besiegers below.
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The castle's impressive machicolations were a key defensive feature.
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