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Definitions for machicolations
machico·la·tions
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Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
machicolations
The apertures between the corbels or brackets supporting a projecting parapet; the term is applied also to the parapets. The apertures are for the purpose of allowing projectiles to be hurled at an enemy when he approaches near the wall, as in scaling, undermining, etc. Such defenses are very common in castellated architecture, especially over gateways, towers, etc.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of machicolations in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of machicolations in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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