machicolation

• Vorspringender Wehrgang oder Parapet an mittelalterlichen Burgen und Stadtmauern, der auf Kragsteinen ruht und mit Öffnungen (Wurfscharten) versehen ist, durch die Steine oder siedende Flüssigkeiten auf Angreifer geworfen werden konnten.

A noun referring to a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle, featuring openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy.

1. Castle defense structureC2formal

   A projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle or fortification, featuring openings through which stones, hot oil, or other projectiles could be dropped on attackers below.

   Maschikuli

   • The castle's machicolation provided an effective defense during the siege.
   • Architects studied the intricate corbels and openings of the machicolation.
   • From the machicolation, soldiers could pour boiling water onto the enemy.
   • The restored medieval fortress still retains its original machicolation on the main tower.