barbican

/ˈbɑrbəkən/
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Other forms: barbicans

Definitions of barbican
  1. noun
    a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
    synonyms: barbacan
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    type of:
    tower
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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