parapets

[ParĀ·a*pet]

A parapet originally meant a defensive mini wall made of earth or stone that was built to protect soldiers on the roof of a fort or a castle. Now it indicates any low wall along the roof of a building, the edge of a balcony, the side of a bridge, or similar structure.

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A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

Noun
fortification consisting of a low wall

Noun
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony


n.
A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

n.
A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.


Parapet

Par"a*pet , n. [F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to ward off, guard (L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the breast, L. pectus. See Parry, and Pectoral.] 1. (Arch.) A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like. 2. (Fort.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.

A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

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