noun

parapet

/ˈpærəpɪt/ · say it: PAR·uh·pit

a low protective wall at the edge of a roof or bridge

In Architecture & Design

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1. (noun) a low wall at the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony that prevents people from falling off

2. (noun) a wall built along the top of a fortification to protect soldiers from enemy fire

Examples

1. The building's parapet provides safety for workers on the roof.
2. Medieval soldiers stood behind the castle's parapet to defend against attackers.

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parapet

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