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machicolation

/məˌtʃɪk.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

翻译: 指中世纪城堡中由托架支撑的突出胸墙或垛口,底部有开口,可向下方敌人投掷石块或倾倒沸水等。

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noun

/məˌtʃɪk.əˈleɪ.ʃən/C2formalart
  • zh指中世纪城堡中由托架支撑的突出胸墙或垛口,底部有开口,可向下方敌人投掷石块或倾倒沸水等。

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.

    zh堞眼

    • 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.
词形
  • machicolations plural form
  • machicolations' possessive plural form
  • machicolation's possessive singular form