machicolate

Noun

An opening or projection in a wall of a building or fortification, typically located at the top and used for defensive purposes.

ریشه

The word 'machicolation' is derived from the Old French word 'machicole' meaning 'to crush' or 'to grind'.

مثال

• The castle's machicolations allowed defenders to drop rocks and other objects on attackers.
• The soldiers took cover behind the machicolations and fired arrows at the enemy.
• The design of the fort included multiple levels of machicolations for enhanced defense.