bacule

English

Etymology

From French bacule, from Old French bacul, from Old French battre + cul, from Latin battuō (“beat”) + cul (“bottom”). Cognate with bascule.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbækjuːl/

Noun

bacule (plural bacules)

  1. In fortification, a kind of portcullis or gate, made like a pitfall, with a counterpoise, and supported by two large stakes.
  2. Type of drawbridge.

Anagrams

Latin

Noun

bacule

  1. vocative singular of baculus
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