parapet
Meaning
- A low protective wall.
- Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
- A fortification consisting of a wall.
Synonyms
hand-rail
breast wall
balcony railing
vallasion
Translations
parapet
parapetto
Brüstung
parapeito
leuning
parapeto
ampitFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/
Etymology
From Middle French parapet, from Italian parapetto.
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