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machicolation

noun

A projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy

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Word length
13
Starts with
M
Ends with
N
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
22

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Pronunciation

məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n

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noun

  1. A projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy

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