PORTCULLISES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Portcullises.
Portcullises - as a 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
Portcullises - as a verb
To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.
Example Sentences
"The castle's front entrance was protected by two massive portcullises."
"The invaders struggled to break down the portcullises and enter the fortress."
"During medieval times, portcullises were a common feature in castles."
"The portcullises were lowered to restrict access to the inner courtyard."
"The attacking army had to breach multiple portcullises before reaching the King."
Word Game Points
Is PORTCULLISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, portcullises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORTCULLISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PORTCULLISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, portcullises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPORTCULLISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is PORTCULLISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, portcullises is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORTCULLISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
