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Parapet : (noun)
1: a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
2: fortification consisting of a low wall [syn: breastwork]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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