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Noun: machicolation  mu,chi-ku'ley-shun
  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

Derived forms: machicolations

Type of: breastwork, parapet

Encyclopedia: Machicolation

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