Barbican

Definition of Barbican

Bar´bi`can
n.1.(Fort.) A tower or advanced work defending the entrance to a castle or city, as at a gate or bridge. It was often large and strong, having a ditch and drawbridge of its own.
2.An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy.

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barbacan, tower
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