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parapet

Syllabification: (par·a·pet)
Pronunciation: /ˈparəpit/

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Definition of parapet

noun

  • a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
  • a protective wall or earth defense along the top of a trench or other place of concealment for troops.

Derivatives

parapeted

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from Italian parapetto 'breast-high wall', from para- 'protecting' + petto 'breast' (from Latin pectus)

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