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machicolation    
n. 碟口

碟口

machicolation
n 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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  • Machicolation - Wikipedia
    Machicolation, hoarding, bretèches, and murder holes are all similar defensive features serving the same purpose: to enable defenders atop a defensive structure to target attackers below The primary benefit of the design is to allow defenders to remain behind cover rather than being exposed when leaning over the parapet
  • Machicolations – Defending a Medieval Castle with ‘Murder Holes’
    A machicolation is a little like a balcony with holes in the floor, built high on the side of a castle Those defending a castle could throw objects through this hole at attackers below In fact, the word machicolation probably comes from the old French words for ‘crush’ (machier) and ‘neck’ (col) Neck crushers – nice!
  • MACHICOLATION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of MACHICOLATION is an opening between the corbels of a projecting parapet or in the floor of a gallery or roof of a portal for discharging missiles upon assailants below
  • Machicolations: Parts Of A Medieval Castle
    Castle machicolation s were a vital defensive feature in medieval fortifications, designed to protect castle walls and entrances from attackers These stone projections, built along the tops of walls or gatehouses, allowed defenders to drop stones, boiling oil, or other harmful materials directly onto enemies attempting to breach the castle Machicolations became increasingly common in the
  • Machicolation | military architecture | Britannica
    Other articles where machicolation is discussed: castle: …defended by portcullises, doors, and machicolations Portcullises were generally made of oak, were plated and shod with iron, and were moved up and down in stone grooves, clearing or blocking the passage Machicolations were of two kinds: some were openings in the roof of the passage through which missiles were…
  • Murder Holes, Machicolations, and Other Medieval Warfare Facts
    The Middle Ages saw major technological, cultural, and social developments, which in turn led to major transformations in the nature of warfare and military tactics Advances in metallurgy brought about changes in swords and armor The spread of castles, with nasty design features such as the aptly named murder holes, revolutionized defensive warfare The result
  • Machicolation: History and Significance John Harris
    Machicolation: History and Signifi-cance Machicolation survived from the mid-twelfth century to the beginning of the sixteenth, a period during which society and methods of waging warfare changed out of all recognition Machicolation changed too and its appearance mirrored that of architecture in general Following its history takes us into interesting ques-tions about the diffusion of ideas
  • machicolation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
    A machicolation (sense 2) encircling the top of the tower of the Château de Sauvebœuf in Lalinde, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France The projecting parapet has a series of openings between the corbels through which arrows can be shot or items dropped
  • Machicolation | Military Wiki | Fandom
    A machicolation (French, machicoulis) is a floor opening between the supporting corbels of a battlement, through which stones, or other objects, could be dropped on attackers at the base of a defensive wall The design was adopted in the Middle Ages in Europe when Norman crusaders returned from the Holy Land A machicolated battlement projects outwards from the supporting wall in order to
  • Machicolation Explained
    Machicolation, hoarding, bretèche, and murder holes are all similar defensive features serving the same purpose, that is to enable defenders atop a defensive structure to target attackers below The primary benefit of the design allowed defenders to remain behind cover rather than being exposed when leaning over the parapet





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