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<p> (1): </p> <p> (n.) The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. </p> <p> (2): </p> <p> (n.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upen 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. </p>
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<p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upen 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. </p>
 
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<ref name="term_140994"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/machicolation Machicolation from Webster's Dictionary]</ref>
<ref name="term_140994"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/machicolation Machicolation from Webster's Dictionary]</ref>
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