Definition of Barbican

1. Noun. A tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle).

Exact synonyms: Barbacan
Generic synonyms: Tower

Definition of Barbican

1. n. 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.

Definition of Barbican

1. an outer fortification [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barbican

barbers
barbershop
barbershops
barbershop quartet
Barberton daisy
barber chair
barber fish
barber surgeons
barbes
barbet
barbet
barbets
barbette
barbettes
barbette carriage
barbican (current term)
barbicans
barbicel
barbicel
barbicels
barbie
barbiero
barbiers
barbies
barbing
barbital
barbital
barbitals
barbitone
barbitone

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