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Definition or meaning of the English word Machicolation
An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet; or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal; shooting or dropping missiles upen assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also; the construction of such defenses; in general; wh (n.).
The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. (n.).
