barbican
advancedC1/ˈbɑːrbɪkən/ · bar-bi-can
A fortified outpost or structure, often situated at the entrance of a castle or city.
Meanings
A fortified outpost or structure, often situated at the entrance of a castle or city.
ایک قلعے یا شہر کے دروازے کے قریب واقع ایک محفوظ باہر کا حصہ یا بناوٹ۔
باربیکن
barbikan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- castle barbican
- defensive barbican
Example Sentences
The castle's barbican served as an additional layer of defense.
قلعے کا باربیکن دفاع کی ایک اضافی تہہ کے طور پر کام کرتا تھا۔
Qilay ka barbikan difa ki aik izafi tahah ke tor par kaam karta tha.
The barbican was designed to thwart attackers before they reached the main gate.
باربیکن کو اس طرح ڈیزائن کیا گیا تھا کہ حملہ آوروں کو مرکزی دروازے تک پہنچنے سے روک سکے۔
Barbikan ko is tarah design kiya gaya tha ke hamla awron ko markazi darwazay tak pohanchne se rok sake.
Many medieval cities had a barbican as part of their fortifications.
بہت سے وسطی عہد کے شہروں میں ان کی مضبوطیوں کے حصے کے طور پر باربیکن ہوتا تھا۔
Bohat se wasti ahd ke shehron mein unki mazbootiyon ke hisse ke tor par barbikan hota tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a strong gatehouse protecting a castle, with 'barbicans' standing guard.
Visualize a medieval castle with fortified towers and gates, representing security.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "barbicāne" — a fortified outpost or tower
First known use: 14th century
The term 'barbican' has its roots in Middle English, derived from Old French and ultimately from Latin, indicating a fortified structure guarding a gate.