noun
- a small overhanging turret projecting from the wall or corner of a medieval castle or fortification
Usage: architecture; historical
Examples
- The castle’s bartizan provided defenders with a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.
- Medieval architects designed the bartizan to allow guards to observe approaching enemies.
- The stone bartizan jutted out from the castle’s corner tower.
- Archers positioned in the bartizan could shoot at attackers below.
- The restored fortress featured an authentic bartizan complete with arrow slits.
- From the bartizan, sentries could monitor the castle’s blind spots.