portcullis

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Raise-and-lower drawbridge and portcullis, now with hidden chains and counterweights built right into the set, instead of the exposed strings I had as a kid.

From The Verge • Jun. 18, 2022

Early on in Covid, the decision was taken to pull up the drawbridge and shutter the portcullis.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2022

It features a moat, waterfall, drawbridge, portcullis, 26 rooms, elevator, 5 fireplaces, 6 new furnaces, secret rooms, hidden doors, hidden passageways, hidden staircase, wine cellar, Tudor style pub, and a few more surprises.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2022

The oil is boiling in the cauldrons and the portcullis has been installed at a ground he aims to turn into “a fortress”.

From The Guardian • Aug. 20, 2021

Chains rattled as die portcullis was drawn upward, and the great gates opened to the creak of iron hinges.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin