parapet

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/

Noun

parapet (plural parapets)

1. A low protective wall.

   hypo en

   cot en

2. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
3. (military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

   Synonyms: breastwork

Translations

• French: parapet
• German: Brüstung
• Italian: parapetto, ringhiera, spalletta, balaustra
• Portuguese: parapeito
• Russian: парапе́т
• Spanish: parapeto

Translations

• French: parapet
• German: Wehrmauer
• Italian: parapetto
• Portuguese: parapeito
• Russian: бру́ствер
• Spanish: parapeto

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