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Raremachicolation
The correct spelling is machicolation.
How to pronounce machicolation
/məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
nounIPA: /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
Say it like: Mac-hic-ola-sho-n
The correct spelling is machicolation. 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 he…
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A projecting parapet with a series of such openings.
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