Portcullis

/pɔːrtˈkʌlɪs/
noun

A strong vertical gate that can be lowered or lifted, usually made of metal, used in old castles for protection.

The castle's portcullis was lowered at night to prevent anyone from entering.
Visual representation of "portcullis" - A strong vertical gate that can be lowered or lifted, usually made of metal, used in old castles for protection.

Often appears as...

  • lower the portcullis
  • lift the portcullis
noun

A strong vertical gate that can be lowered or lifted, usually made of metal, used in old castles for protection.

The castle's portcullis was lowered at night to prevent anyone from entering.
Visual representation of "portcullis" - A strong vertical gate that can be lowered or lifted, usually made of metal, used in old castles for protection.

Often appears as...

  • lower the portcullis
  • lift the portcullis
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Medieval Origin

Originates from medieval fortifications; think castles and historical battles.

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The tour guide explained how the portcullis was used during sieges in the Middle Ages.
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Security Symbol

Symbolizes security and defense, often used metaphorically in this sense.

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She guarded her secrets like a castle with a portcullis.
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Heavy and Sturdy

Implies heaviness and sturdiness, different from ordinary gates.

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The ancient portcullis was so hefty, it took ten men to lift it.
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Medieval Origin

Originates from medieval fortifications; think castles and historical battles.

Illustration for Medieval Origin
The tour guide explained how the portcullis was used during sieges in the Middle Ages.
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Security Symbol

Symbolizes security and defense, often used metaphorically in this sense.

Illustration for Security Symbol
She guarded her secrets like a castle with a portcullis.
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Heavy and Sturdy

Implies heaviness and sturdiness, different from ordinary gates.

Illustration for Heavy and Sturdy
The ancient portcullis was so hefty, it took ten men to lift it.
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Medieval Origin

Originates from medieval fortifications; think castles and historical battles.

Illustration for Medieval Origin
The tour guide explained how the portcullis was used during sieges in the Middle Ages.
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Security Symbol

Symbolizes security and defense, often used metaphorically in this sense.

Illustration for Security Symbol
She guarded her secrets like a castle with a portcullis.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Heavy and Sturdy

Implies heaviness and sturdiness, different from ordinary gates.

Illustration for Heavy and Sturdy
The ancient portcullis was so hefty, it took ten men to lift it.
Visual representation of the word "Portcullis"

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Quote examples

Timothy Morton

English Philosopher

The trouble with ecological invocations of Nature is that they're like calling for a medieval tool, perhaps a portcullis or an arrow slit, to fix a modern problem.
Portrait of Timothy Morton

Quote examples

Timothy Morton

English Philosopher

The trouble with ecological invocations of Nature is that they're like calling for a medieval tool, perhaps a portcullis or an arrow slit, to fix a modern problem.
Portrait of Timothy Morton
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