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Webster 1913 Edition

Parapet

Par′a-pet

,
Noun.
[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
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Parapet

PAR'APET

,
Noun.
[L. pectus.] Literally, a wall or rampart to the breast or breast high; but in practice,a wall, rampart or elevation of earth for covering soldiers from an enemy's shot.

Definition 2024

parapet

parapet

English

Noun

parapet ‎(plural parapets)

  1. A low retaining wall.
  2. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
    • 1907, Harold Bindloss, chapter 26, in The Dust of Conflict:
      Maccario, it was evident, did not care to take the risk of blundering upon a picket, and a man led them by twisting paths until at last the hacienda rose blackly before them. Appleby could see it dimly, a blur of shadowy buildings with the ridge of roof parapet alone cutting hard and sharp against the clearing sky.
  3. A fortification consisting of a wall.

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French

Etymology

Borrowing from Italian parapetto, from parare ‎(“to shield”) + petto ‎(“chest”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.ʁa.pɛ/

Noun

parapet m ‎(plural parapets)

  1. parapet

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Norman

Etymology

Borrowing from French parapet, from Italian parapetto.

Noun

parapet m ‎(plural parapets)

  1. (Jersey) parapet

Polish

parapet

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˈrapɛt/

Noun

parapet m inan ‎(diminutive parapecik)

  1. sill; window sill

Declension

Derived terms

Etymology

From Middle French parapet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/

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