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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 enemyMachicolation \ Mach` i* co* la" tion\, n. [ Cf. LL. machicolamentum, machacolladura, F. m[^ a] chicolis, m[^ a] checoulis; perh. fr. F. m[` e] che match, combustible matter OF. coulis, couleis, flowing, fr. OF. & F. couler to flow. Cf. { Match} for making fire, and { Cullis}.] [ 1913 Webster] 1. ( Mil. Arch.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, for shooting or dropping missiles upon assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. See Illusts. of { Battlement} and { Castle}. [ 1913 Webster] 2. The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. [ 1913 Webster]
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