Vi fant 3 definisjoner av machicolation på engelsk.
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| machicolation - a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy | ||
| breastwork, parapet fortification consisting of a low wall | ||
Substantiv |
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| machicolation - An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upon assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. | ||
| machicolation - The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. |