|
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
1. [n -ES]