n. 1 a low protective wall or railing at the edge of a high platform or bridge; 2 a wall of earth or stone made to protect soldiers from enemy fire.
There was a parapet over eight feet high.
There was a parapet over eight feet high.
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He was stationed on the barbette near the front right corner of the parapet.
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wall; railing; barricade; barrier
openness
3 syllables
par-a-pet
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