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[noun] a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
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\Mach`i*co*la"tion\, n. [Cf. LL. machicolamentum, machacolladura, F. m[^a]chicolis, m[^a]checoulis; perh. fr. F. m[`e]che match, combustible matter + OF. coulis, couleis, flowing, fr. OF. & F. couler to flow. Cf. {Match} for making fire, and {Cullis}.] 1. (Mil. Arch.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upen assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. See Illusts. of {Battlement} and {Castle}. 2. The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures.

See also: breastwork | parapet |

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Let's analyse "machicolation" as pure text. This string has Thirteen letters in Five syllables and Six vowels. 46.2% of vowels is 7.6% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITALOCIHCAM. Average typing speed for these characters is 3520 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: machicolation: 1 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 32, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: machicolation: 4 + 1 + 3 + 8 + 9 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 60, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (2) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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