murder hole

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A slit or hole above the entrance to a fortification, thought to provide access for defenders to kill invaders. historical
    — The ground floor entrance, a gothic doorway, is in the east wall and gives access to a small vestibule with a murder hole. The stairs on the left leads up to a short landing, over which is a second smaller murder hole.
  2. A chamber above the entrance to a fortification where defenders hide and shoot at invaders trapped in the entryway below. historical,rare
    — On the first floor, over the gate passage and tower rooms, was a massive hall, well-appointed despite its having to accommodate the inner portcullis and murder hole, the slots for which may still be seen in the floor.

词形变化

murder holes plural murder-hole alternative
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