Definition
loopholed
adjective
- having openings or narrow slits, especially in a wall for defense or observation
Usage: architectural; military
Examples
- The castle's loopholed walls allowed archers to shoot while remaining protected.
- Medieval fortifications featured loopholed battlements for defensive purposes.
- The ancient tower had loopholed stone walls facing the enemy approach.
- Soldiers positioned themselves behind the loopholed ramparts.
- The fortress design included loopholed galleries for maximum defense coverage.