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See Barbican.

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  1. n. See Barbican.
  2. n. A tower or advanced work defending the entrance to a castle or city, as at a gate or bridge. It was often large and strong, having a ditch and drawbridge of its own.
  3. n. An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy.
  4. n. a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
  5. See Barbican. 1. ( Fort.) A tower or advanced work defending the entrance to a castle or city, as at a gate or bridge. It was often large and strong, having a ditch and drawbridge of its own. 2. An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy.
  6. n a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)