| NOUN | artifact | machicolation | a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle |
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| Meaning | A projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy / enemy. | |
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| Broader | parapet, breastwork | fortification consisting of a low wall |
| Spanish | matacán | |
| Catalan | lladronera, matacà | |
| Verbs | machicolate | supply with projecting galleries |
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