Parapet

Definitions

1. A low protective wall.
2. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
3. A fortification consisting of a wall.

Equivalents

Examples

“Engineers will be closely checking the bridge for damage⟳ beyond the obvious smashed parapets.”

“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.”

“Obviously if you have⟳ only a few days in which to train⟳ a soldier, you must teach⟳ him the things he will most need⟳; how to take⟳ cover⟳, how to advance across open⟳ ground, how to mount⟳ guards and build⟳ a parapet – above all, how to use⟳ his weapons.”

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