arrowslit
Narrow defensive opening
An arrowslit is a narrow vertical opening in a fortification wall, designed so defenders could shoot arrows or crossbow bolts while remaining protected.
The slit is narrow on the outside and widens inward, giving the archer room to aim while presenting minimal target to attackers.
Also called a loophole or arrow loop.
Fortified wall opening
- loopholeExploitable gap in rules
- crenellationNotched parapet pattern
- battlementToothed fortress wall crown
- merlonSolid parapet section
murder hole · stonework · masonry · curtain wall · fortification · keep · tower · castle
Stock-mounted bow mechanism
- longbowTall wooden archery weapon
- archerOne who shoots arrows
- bowmanArrow-shooting marksman
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
garrison · stronghold · vantage point · covering fire · flanking · emplacement · protection · guard
Fortified medieval residence
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- keepRetain or fortified tower
- battlementsNotched defensive wall top
- siege warfareSurrounding fortifications to force capitulation
crusades · longbowman · crossbowman · feudal · knights · fortified · watchtower · gatehouse
embrasure
Fortified wall opening
- loopholeExploitable gap in rules
- crenellationNotched parapet pattern
- battlementToothed fortress wall crown
merlon · murder hole · stonework · masonry · curtain wall · fortification · keep · tower · castle · bastion
crossbow
Stock-mounted bow mechanism
siege · garrison · stronghold · vantage point · covering fire · flanking · emplacement · protection · guard · resistance
castle
Fortified medieval residence
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- keepRetain or fortified tower
- battlementsNotched defensive wall top
siege warfare · crusades · longbowman · crossbowman · feudal · knights · fortified · watchtower · gatehouse · drawbridge
slot
Narrow slit for insertion
cruciform · loop · splayed · tapered · gap · chink · notch · perforation
arrowslitpicture window
Large undivided window
glass wall · skylight · bay window · rose window · French doors
arrow, slit, arrows, slits, arrowed, arrowing, slitting, slitted