barbican

• Sustantivo que designa una torre o fortificación avanzada que forma parte de una obra defensiva, como un castillo o una muralla urbana, sirviendo como puesto de vigilancia y protección de una entrada o puerta.

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.

   Torre defensiva en la entrada de una fortificación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbastionbulwarkfortificationgatehouseoutwork