machicolation (n)

n03699754

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle
def has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
Outgoing links
Hypernym parapet, breastwork
Derivationally related form machicolation → machicolate
Incoming links
Hyponym parapet, breastwork
Derivationally related form machicolate → machicolation

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