machicolation in Irish

machicolation in Irish is poll lámhaigh, uchtbhalla pollta — machicolation means an opening in a projecting parapet or gallery floor of a fortified building, through which defenders could shoot at or drop objects on attackers below.

machicolation in Irish

poll lámhaigh

noun

(architectural element) An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.

uchtbhalla pollta

noun

What does "machicolation" mean?

noun An opening in a projecting parapet or gallery floor of a fortified building, through which defenders could shoot at or drop objects on attackers below.
"Guides pointed out the machicolation above the gatehouse where defenders once dropped heated objects on attackers below."
noun A projecting parapet built with a row of such openings.
"The tower's machicolation ran the full length of the wall."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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machicolation in a sentence

Guides pointed out the machicolation above the gatehouse where defenders once dropped heated objects on attackers below.
The castle wall still shows several machicolations along its upper edge.
The tower's machicolation ran the full length of the wall.
Restorers rebuilt the stone machicolation using the original design.

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "machicolation" in Irish?

"machicolation" in Irish is poll lámhaigh, uchtbhalla pollta. machicolation means: An opening in a projecting parapet or gallery floor of a fortified building, through which defenders could shoot at or drop objects on attackers below.

How do you use "machicolation" in a sentence?

Example: "Guides pointed out the machicolation above the gatehouse where defenders once dropped heated objects on attackers below." In Irish, "machicolation" is poll lámhaigh, uchtbhalla pollta.

Are there other ways to say "machicolation" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "machicolation": poll lámhaigh, uchtbhalla pollta.

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