machicolation in English

noun
1
(in medieval fortifications) an opening between the supporting corbels of a projecting parapet or the vault of a gate, through which stones or burning objects could be dropped on attackers.
Known as a barbican, this part of the castle would have a drawbridge, a portcullis, arrow slits, machicolations (murder holes) - any devise that was thought to be useful at stopping the enemy.

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1. The roof above is modern, while the parapets are crenellated in the Irish style with loopholes, alure, machicolation and weeps.

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3. Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "Breastwork"): 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)