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portcullis

Portcullis is a 10 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter S for which we found 3 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron hung over the gateway of a fortress to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy.
(n.) An English coin of the reign of Elizabeth struck for the use of the East India Company; -- so called from its bearing the figure of a portcullis on the reverse.
(v. t.) To obstruct with or as with a portcullis; to shut; to bar.

Syllable Information

The word portcullis is a 10 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for portcullis is: port-cul-lis


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