- 1. n. A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung over the gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy. Source: opted
- 2. n. An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth, struck for the use of the East India Company; -- so called from its bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar. Source: opted
- 4. n. 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 Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Fort.) A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung over the gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy. "Let the portcullis fall." Sir W. Scott. She . . . the huge portcullis high updrew. Milton. 2. An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth, struck for the use of the East India Company; -- so called from its bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse. To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar. [R.] Shak. Source: webster
- 6. A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung overthe gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance ofan enemy. "Let the portcullis fall." Sir W. Scott.She . . . the huge portcullis high updrew. Milton. Source: adambom
- 7. n:100 n. 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 Source: ecdict
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