machicolation (19 synonym found)

Machicolation has 19 synonyms. The top synonyms for machicolation are abatis, bank, barbican, barricade, barrier, bartizan, bastion, battlement and 11 more. Another word for machicolation is abatis. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for machicolation?

A common synonym for machicolation is abatis. Other synonyms include bank, barbican, barricade, barrier.

How many synonyms does machicolation have?

Machicolation has 19 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does machicolation mean?

(n): 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 wa

Definition of machicolation:

(n) : 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; the act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures
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Definition of machicolation:

(n) : 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; the act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures
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