Portcullis
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.
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Synonyms for Portcullis
Postern and portcullis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Postern" instead a noun "Portcullis".
Postern
Postern noun - A small gate in the rear of a fort or castle.
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Synonyms for Postern
Portcullis and postern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Portcullis" instead a noun "Postern".
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