machicolation
n . 碟口
碟口
machicolation n 1 :
a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle ;
has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy Machicolation \
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machicolamentum ,
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1913 Webster ]
1 . (
Mil .
Arch .)
An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet ,
or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal ,
for shooting or dropping missiles upon assailants attacking the base of the walls .
Also ,
the construction of such defenses ,
in general ,
when of this character .
See Illusts .
of {
Battlement }
and {
Castle }.
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1913 Webster ]
2 .
The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures .
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1913 Webster ]
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