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Record 1 2003-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
DEF

A small opening (as in a wall or parapet) through which small arms may be discharged.

Key term(s)
  • port-hole

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Ouverture étroite ménagée dans une muraille de fortifications pour pouvoir tirer des projectiles sur les assaillants; son embrasure est évasée du côté intérieur.

OBS

Les termes «archère» et «arbalétrière» quelquefois considérés comme des synonymes de «meurtrière» sont plutôt des spécifiques.

OBS

meurtrière : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Key term(s)
  • archère
  • arbalétrière

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diseño arquitectónico
DEF

Abertura en el muro de una fortificación, por la que se dispara.

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