parapet

Meanings

• A low wall or barrier, typically projecting from a building and usually surmounted by merlons or crenellations.

  - "The parapet of the castle was adorned with intricate carvings."
  - "The parapet along the edge of the rooftop provided a perfect vantage point for observing the surrounding area."

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Synonyms

breastwork

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Variants

List of all variants of parapet that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French parapet, from parer 'to equip, prepare'

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