Portcullis Definition & Meaning
portcullis
- noun
- gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage
"Portcullis" in song lyrics
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"what is a portcullis"
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Words that rhyme with portcullis
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