parapet
noun
par·a·pet
| \ ˈper-ə-pət
, -ˌpet, ˈpa-rə-\
, -ˌpet, ˈpa-rə-\
Definition of parapet
1
: a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect soldiers
The invaders fired arrows over the castle's parapet.
2
: a low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge
— called also parapet wall
The visitor peered over the parapet with binoculars.Illustration of parapet
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Other Words from parapet
parapeted
\ ˈper-ə-ˌpe-təd
, ˈpa-rə- \
adjective
, ˈpa-rə- \
adjective
Examples of parapet in a Sentence
The invaders fired arrows over the castle's parapet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Petrified wood gas station Lamar 501 N. Main St. Built in 1932 at 501 N. Main St., this still-standing landmark was constructed with rock-like logs framing the front service bay, doorway, window and stepped parapet. — Tom Noel, The Know, "9 odd places that you should include on a Colorado road trip, from a giant hot dog to fake cliff dwellings," 25 Aug. 2019 The castlelike exterior boasted a large corner buttress and chimney as well as a curvilinear parapet wall. — Paula Allen, ExpressNews.com, "Controversial landmark property near downtown San Antonio didn’t excite preservationists," 10 Aug. 2019 In addition, the planning commission asked for additional stone and/or brick to match or be cohesive with the upscale finishes that The Shoppes at Parma have added to the building, along with added parapet walls to increase its prominence. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Prayers answered in Parma with news Chick-fil-A plans to open Ridge Road location," 27 June 2019 Karl Kraus reminds me of those indomitable little toy automobiles exhibited on trays by their vendors, which strike the parapet, roll over, right themselves, and carry on regardless, as long as their batteries will drive them. — Michael Hofmann, The New York Review of Books, "Michael Hofmann," 21 Mar. 2019 The savageness, changefulness and naturalistic detailing that constituted true Gothic architecture crafted the parapets of the Palazzo Priuli and the loggia of the Ca’ d’Oro. — Tristram Hunt, WSJ, "Elegy for the Floating City," 25 Jan. 2019 In the Southwest, homes often have completely flat roofs with castle-like parapets lining the perimeter. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "What Is Spanish Colonial Design? Everything To Know About California's Popular Style," 13 Nov. 2018 Photo: Roger Viollet/Getty Images The practice spread, and in the late 19th century, Paris authorities began letting sellers leave book crates on the riverside parapet overnight for a small fee. — Sam Schechner, WSJ, "The Storied Bookstalls of Paris Fight for Survival," 14 Sep. 2018 An early draft of the poem notes how the parapets of the trenches at Cuinchy were built up with corpses. — David Yezzi, WSJ, "‘Robert Graves’ Review: A Poet of Love and War," 23 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'parapet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for parapet
parapet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of parapet
: a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge
See the full definition for parapet in the English Language Learners Dictionary
parapet
noun
par·a·pet
| \ ˈper-ə-pət
, -ˌpet\
, -ˌpet\
Kids Definition of parapet
1
: a low wall or fence at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge
2
: a wall of earth or stone to protect soldiers
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