1. 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.