barbican vs citadel

barbican

noun
  • A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town 

  • An opening in the wall of a fortress through which the guns are levelled; a narrow loophole through which arrows and other missiles may be shot. 

  • A fortress at the end of a bridge. 

  • A temporary wooden tower built for defensive purposes. 

citadel

noun
  • A strong fortress that sits high above a city. 

  • A stronghold or fortified place. 

  • An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment. 

  • A Salvation Army meeting place. 

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