Barbacan

Barbacan - Other Definitions

• (n.) See Barbican.
  
  
• (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.
  
  
• (n.) An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy.