portcullis

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Synonyms: porticullis, portcullises

Antonyms: porticullis, portcullises

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Noun

1. A [[gate#Noun|gate]] in the [[form#Noun|form]] of a [[grating#Noun|grating]] which is [[lower#Verb|lowered]] into [[place#Noun|place]] at the [[gateway#Noun|gateway]] of a [[castle#Noun|castle]], a [[fort#Noun|fort]], etc.
2. {{lb|en|historical}} An old [[English]] [[coin]] from the reign of {{w|Elizabeth I}}, minted for the use of the {{w|East India Company}}, and bearing the picture of a portcullis on the [[reverse]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|usually|in the|passive}} To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.

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