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 machicolationma·chic·o·la·tion M0007000 (mə-chĭk′ə-lā′shən)n.1. a. A projecting gallery at the top of a castle wall, supported by a row of corbels and having openings in the floor through which stones and boiling liquids could be dropped on attackers.b. One of these openings.2. A row of small projecting arches used as an ornamental architectural feature.machicolation (məˌtʃɪkəʊˈleɪʃən) n1. (Fortifications) (esp in medieval castles) a projecting gallery or parapet supported on corbels having openings through which missiles could be dropped2. any such openingma•chic•o•la•tion (məˌtʃɪk əˈleɪ ʃən)
n. 1. an opening in the floor between the corbels of a projecting gallery or parapet, through which missiles might be cast on an enemy below. 2. a gallery or parapet with such openings. [1780–90] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  machicolation - a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemybreastwork, parapet - fortification consisting of a low wall |
MachicolationenUK
MachicolationOpenings formed by setting the parapets out on corbels so as to project beyond the face of the wall. Some parapets set out on corbels have a similar appearance, even if there are no openings.    machicolation  machicolation An overhanging defensive structure at the top of a medieval fortification, with floor openings through which boiling water or oil, missiles, etc., could be dropped on attackers.machicolationenUK
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