murder holes
Definition
noun. a hole in the ceiling of a gateway or passageway in a fortification through which the defenders could fire or throw or pour harmful substances down on attackers
Example Sentence
Items dropped from murder holes included molten lead and boiling water.
Synonyms
Meutrieres; machicolations; hole from which to drop substances on enemies
Antonyms
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murder holes
