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   parapet

   /ˈparəpɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony: "she stood on the bridge, leaning over the parapet to watch the water race by" Similar balustradebarrierwallrailingfence
   • ▪ a protective wall or earth defence along the top of a trench or other place of concealment for troops: "the sandbags that made up the parapet had been blown away and the wall of the trench had caved in" Similar barricaderampartbulwarkbankembankmentfortificationdefencebreastworkearthworkbastionbattlementcastellationrare:bartizan

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from Italian parapetto ‘chest-high wall’, from para- ‘protecting’ + petto ‘chest’ (from Latin pectus).

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   • 1. parapeted adjective

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ParapetParapet - Wikipedia

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   A parapet is a barrier that is an upward extension of a wall at the edge of a roof, [1] terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast').

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › parapetParapet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PARAPET is a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect soldiers. How to use parapet in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARAPET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PARAPET definition: 1. a low wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, etc. 2. a low wall along the edge of a roof…. Learn more.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › parapet_nparapet, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun parapet mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun parapet. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun parapet? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. How is the noun parapet pronounced? Where does the noun parapet come from?

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishparapet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of parapet noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a low wall along the edge of a bridge, a roof, etc. to stop people from falling. A low parapet ran all around the flat roof. Want to learn more? a wall or barrier placed in order to protect soldiers from being shot.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › parapetParapet - definition of parapet by The Free Dictionary

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   Define parapet. parapet synonyms, parapet pronunciation, parapet translation, English dictionary definition of parapet. n. 1. A low protective wall or railing along the edge of a raised structure such as a roof or balcony. 2. An earthen or stone embankment protecting soldiers...

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARAPET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A parapet is a low wall along the edge of something high such as a bridge or roof.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › parapetParapet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPARAPET - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    noun: [of balcony, roof] pretil, antepecho; [of fortification] parapeto [...] A complete guide to the word "PARAPET": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › parapetParapet Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PARAPET meaning: 1 : a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge; 2 : to do or say something you think is important even though it may have bad results