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barbican

/ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kən/

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noun

/ˈbɑːr.bɪ.kən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее башню или укреплённый форпост, являющийся частью оборонительного сооружения, такого как замок или городская стена.

A noun referring to a tower or fortified outpost that forms part of a defensive structure, such as a castle or city wall.

  1. Defensive towerC1formal

    A fortified tower or gateway at the entrance of a castle or town, used for defense.

    ruБарбакан

    • The barbican stood guard at the castle's main entrance.
    • Archers defended the barbican from attackers.
    • The ancient barbican was restored to its original condition.

    Synonymsbastionbulwarkfortificationgatehouseoutwork

Forms
  • barbicans plural form
  • barbicans' possessive plural form
  • barbican's possessive singular form