machicolation

/məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.
A projecting parapet with a series of such openings.

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Related words

corbelling(English)corbeling(English)corbel table(English)crenel(English)corbel(English)corb(English)crenellation(English)crenelation(English)motif(English)openings(English)arch(English)gate(English)

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