barbacana

Definitions of barbacana
  1. noun
    a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
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    type of:
    torre
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
  2. noun
    an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
    synonyms: alféizar, cañonera, porta, tronera
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    type of:
    abertura, claro
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
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