machicolation
machicolation.
1. Opening between the corbels carrying a parapet that is set in front of the naked of a fortified wall or tower to enable missiles to be dropped on any attacker below.
2. Structure containing a range of such openings.
1. Opening between the corbels carrying a parapet that is set in front of the naked of a fortified wall or tower to enable missiles to be dropped on any attacker below.
2. Structure containing a range of such openings.
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