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parapet |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: parapet n : a low wall [syn: {breastwork}]
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