Synonyms for portcullis
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the gateway of a castle, a fort, etc.
Forms
- Plural
- portcullises → gates, cataracts…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| portcullis | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- gate1
- 8 letters
- cataract3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cataract3 = 3 syllables).