What does "murder-hole" mean?

`n.`A small, low opening in a castle wall or portcullis through which defenders could attack enemies with stones, arrows, or boiling liquids.; A loophole; a means of escape or advantage.

How do you pronounce "murder-hole"?

The pronunciation is /[ˈmɜːðəhəʊl]/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

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murder-hole

[États-Unis]/[ˈmɜːðəhəʊl]/

[Royaume-Uni]/[ˈmɜːðərhoʊl]/

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Expressions & Collocations

murder-hole design

found a murder-hole

murder-hole location

murder-holes exist

sealing murder-holes

avoid murder-holes

murder-hole risk

checking for murder-holes

murder-hole vulnerability

identifying murder-holes

Phrases d'exemple

the old castle had a small murder-hole above the main gate.

medieval fortifications often featured a murder-hole to defend against attackers.

he pointed out the murder-hole, a strategic defensive feature.

the murder-hole allowed defenders to pour boiling oil on enemies below.

archaeologists discovered a previously unknown murder-hole in the tower.

the design included a cleverly concealed murder-hole for added security.

they studied the murder-hole's construction and purpose meticulously.

the murder-hole provided a crucial advantage in castle defense.

the murder-hole's location was carefully chosen for maximum impact.

historical records mention the use of murder-holes in several battles.

the murder-hole served as a deadly trap for anyone attempting to breach the gate.