HyperDic: parapet

English > 2 senses of the word parapet:
NOUNartifactparapeta low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
artifactparapet, breastworkfortification consisting of a low wall
parapet > pronunciation
Soundspeh'rahpeh.t
Rhymesabet ... yet: 108 rhymes with eht...
English > parapet: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony.
BroaderwallAn architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness
English > parapet: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningfortification consisting of a low wall.
Synonymbreastwork
NarrowermachicolationA projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle
Broaderfortification, munitiondefensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
Spanishantepecho, guardalado, parapeto, pretil
Catalanampit, parapet

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