Portcullis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portcullis is a noun meaning A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the gateway of a castle, a fort, etc.
Meaning
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the gateway of a castle, a fort, etc.
More Meanings
- (usually in the passive voice) To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.
- (historical) An old English coin from the reign of Elizabeth I, minted for the use of the East India Company, and bearing the picture of a portcullis on the reverse.
Example Sentences
[…]Within my mouth you haue engaold my tongue, / Doubly portculliſt with my teeth and lippes[…]
Word Forms
- portcullises
- portcullisses
- portculli
- portscullis
- portclose
- portculleis
- portculles
- port cullis
- port-cullis
- portcluse
- portculis
- portecullis
- porte-cullis
- portcullising
- portcullissing
- portcullised
- portcullissed
Synonyms for portcullis
Depending on context, synonyms include cataract.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porticus, cryptoporticus, port, gatehouse, porte-cochere, porch.
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