machicolate
/məˈtʃɪkəˌleɪt/
verb
- To build a projecting structure (machicolation) on a castle or fortification, with openings in the floor to drop objects on attackers.
- They hired stonemasons to machicolate the fortress's gatehouse.
- The architect decided to machicolate the tower's parapet for both defense and decoration.
- Medieval builders would machicolate the castle walls to defend against siege.
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