A tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
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Examples for "barbican "
Examples for "barbican "
1 So Argoth waited atop the barbican , watching the roads for his friend.
2 For three long days we held the barbican against their united efforts.
3 We were silent as we walked under the barbican at Bootham Bar.
4 Zygas' white-and-black banner with its three horses rose above the barbican .
5 They continued running through the barbican and out across the bridge.
1 The strife still continued within and without the barbacan , and ended without much advantage on either side.
2 In the space of an hour the barbacan was broken down, and Godfrey's tower rested against the inner wall.
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