Parapet

Quick meaning: Parapet is a noun meaning A low protective wall.

Meaning

A low protective wall.

More Meanings

1. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
2. (military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

Example Sentences

Engineers will be closely checking the bridge for damage beyond the obvious smashed parapets.

Obviously if you have only a few days in which to train a soldier, you must teach him the things he will most need; how to take cover, how to advance across open ground, how to mount guards and build a parapet – above all, how to use his weapons.

Maccario, it was evident, did not care to take the risk of blundering upon a picket, and a man led them by twisting paths until at last the hacienda rose blackly before them. Appleby could see it dimly, a blur of shadowy buildings with the ridge of roof parapet alone cutting hard and sharp against the clearing sky.

Word Forms

• parapets

Synonyms for parapet

Depending on context, synonyms include breastwork.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include breastwork, balustraded, crenellated, machicolated, fence, railing.

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