Definition of Portcullis

1. Noun. Gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage.

Generic synonyms: Gate

Definition of Portcullis

1. n. A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung over the gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy.

2. v. t. To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.

Definition of Portcullis

1. Noun. A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Portcullis

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Portcullis

portapacks
portapak
portapaks
portapotties
portapotty
portas
portases
portate
portation
portative
portato
portcluse
portcluses
portcrayon
portcrayons
portcullis (current term)
portcullises
porte-cochere
porte-monnaie
porte cochère
porte cochères
ported
portegue
portegues
portemonnaie
portend
portended
portending
portends
portension

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