ALL meanings of machicolation
ma·chic·o·la·tion
M m - noun machicolation an opening in the floor between the corbels of a projecting gallery or parapet, as on a wall or in the vault of a passage, through which missiles, molten lead, etc., might be cast upon an enemy beneath. 1
- noun machicolation a projecting gallery or parapet with such openings. 1
- noun machicolation (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. 1
- noun machicolation An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet; an opening in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, from which missiles can be shot or dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls; the construction of such defenses. 0
- noun machicolation (esp in medieval castles) a projecting gallery or parapet supported on corbels having openings through which missiles could be dropped 0
- noun machicolation The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. 0
- noun machicolation any such opening 0
- noun machicolation an opening in the floor of a projecting gallery or parapet, between the supports or corbels, or in the roof over an entrance, through which hot liquids, heavy stones, etc. could be dropped by the defenders of a fortress 0
- noun machicolation a gallery, parapet, etc. with such openings 0