PORTCULLIS


Meaning of PORTCULLIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɔ:(r)tkʌlɪs ]

( portcullises)

A portcullis is a strong gate above an entrance to a castle and used to be lowered to the ground in order to keep out enemies.

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