English Dictionary

portcullis

IPA（発音記号）

/pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/

名詞

歴史的

A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.

日本語の意味

城や砦の入口に設置される格子状の下げ式門

The ancient portcullis groaned as it was slowly lowered into place, sealing the castle gate against invaders.

古い落とし格子がゆっくりと下ろされると、軋む音を立てて侵入者から城の入口を封鎖した。

意味（1）

A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.

意味（2）

(historical) An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth I, struck for the use of the East India Company, and bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse.

portcullises （ plural ）

portcullisses （ plural ）

portculli （ plural rare ）

portscullis （ plural rare ）