barbacan

noun

Meaning

A fortified outer defense structure, usually a tower or gatehouse, built to protect a castle's main entrance.

Examples

The attackers were forced to retreat after being trapped within the narrow walls of the castle's barbacan.
Historians believe the barbacan was added to the fortress during the late 13th century to improve defensive capabilities.

Synonyms: gatehouse, fortification, outwork, bastion

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barbacan

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɑːrbəkən

Definition

A fortified outer defense structure, usually a tower or gatehouse, built to protect a castle's main entrance.

Examples

The attackers were forced to retreat after being trapped within the narrow walls of the castle's barbacan.
Historians believe the barbacan was added to the fortress during the late 13th century to improve defensive capabilities.
Visitors can still see the crumbling remains of the barbacan that once guarded the city's western approach.

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