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parapet
par·a·pet P0063700 (păr′ə-pĭt, -pĕt′)n.1. A low protective wall or railing along the edge of a raised structure such as a roof or balcony.2. An earthen or stone embankment protecting soldiers from enemy fire. See Synonyms at bulwark.
[French, from Italian parapetto : parare, to shield; see parasol + petto, chest (from Latin pectus).]parapet (ˈpærəpɪt; -ˌpɛt) n1. (Architecture) a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc2. (Fortifications) Also called: breastwork a rampart, mound of sandbags, bank, etc, in front of a trench, giving protection from fire from the front[C16: from Italian parapetto, literally: chest-high wall, from para-2 + petto, from Latin pectus breast]par•a•pet (ˈpær ə pɪt, -ˌpɛt)
n. 1. a wall or elevation in a fortification, esp. one at the outer edge of a rampart. 2. any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like. [1575–85; < Italian parapetto=para- para-2 + petto chest, breast < Latin pectus] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  parapet - a low wall along the edge of a roof or balconywall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures" | | 2. | parapet - fortification consisting of a low wallbreastworkfortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen itmachicolation - a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy |
parapetnoun1. balustrade, wall, railing He climbed up on to the parapet of the bridge and sat dangling his legs.2. battlements, defence, barricade, rampart, fortification, bulwark, breastwork, castellation The soldiers crouched behind the parapet.Translationsparapet (ˈpӕrəpit) noun a low wall along the edge of a bridge, balcony etc. 欄杆，扶手，護牆 栏杆，扶手，护墙
parapet
keep (one's) head below the parapetTo hide or remain inconspicuous in an attempt to avoid trouble or danger. I wouldn't say anything right now—just keep your head below the parapet for the time being.See also: below, head, keep, parapetput (one's) head above the parapetTo brave the risk of receiving unfavorable reactions from others by stating or defending opinions that may be considered controversial. Thank goodness that someone put their head above the parapet and drew customers' attention to the deceitful practices of these corporations. Several senators put their heads above the parapet and defended the legislation against attacks from their own party.See also: above, head, parapet, putstick (one's) head above the parapetTo state or defend opinions that may be considered controversial in spite of the risk of receiving unfavorable reactions from others. Thank goodness that someone is willing to stick their head above the parapet and drew customers' attention to the deceitful practices of these corporations. Several senators stuck their heads above the parapet and defended the legislation against their own party.See also: above, head, parapet, stickput your head above the parapet or stick your head above the parapet BRITISHIf you put your head above the parapet or stick your head above the parapet, you give an opinion in public about something that may cause people to attack or criticize you. A number of politicians hold this unpopular view, though few are prepared to put their heads above the parapet and admit it. In giving his main character political opinions which are quite obviously his own, the author risks sticking his head above the parapet. Note: Verbs such as raise or lift can be used instead of put and stick. People have become more and more reluctant to raise their head above the parapet — people are frightened to address these issues. Note: If you keep your head below the parapet, you do not risk saying something in public that might be attacked or criticized. Most experts have preferred to keep their heads below the parapet, well aware of the kind of panic headlines that their findings could produce. Note: Parapets are banks of earth or walls which soldiers build for protection against enemy attacks. See also: above, head, parapet, putparapet
parapet a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc. ParapetA low protective wall or railing along the edge of a raised platform, terrace, bridge, roof, balcony, and above cornices.     Parapet (1) A low, unbroken wall enclosing the roof of a building, terrace, balcony, quay, bridge, or other structure. Parapets often serve as bases for decorative vases and statues. (2) A wall situated atop a dam, mole, dike, or similar structure to protect it from wave erosion. Also, the wall in canal locks enclosing the area adjacent to the lock chamber. parapet[′par·ə·pət] (architecture) A low retaining wall at the edge of a roof, bridge, porch, or other structure. (ordnance) An elevation of earth or material which is thrown up in front of a trench or emplacement to protect the occupants from fire and observation, and over which fire may be delivered. parapet1. A low guarding wall at any point of sudden drop, as at the edge of a terrace, roof, battlement, balcony, etc. 2. A defense wall. 3. In an exterior wall, fire wall, or party wall, the part entirely above the roof.parapet
Related to parapet: parapet wallSynonyms for parapetnoun balustradeSynonymsnoun battlementsSynonyms- battlements
- defence
- barricade
- rampart
- fortification
- bulwark
- breastwork
- castellation
Synonyms for parapetnoun a low wall along the edge of a roof or balconyRelated Wordsnoun fortification consisting of a low wallSynonymsRelated Words- fortification
- munition
- machicolation
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