machicolation
noun /mə,ʧɪkə'leɪshən/
- Definition
- a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'machicolation': She showed great machicolation during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
7
Length
13