Definition of Parapet

1. Noun. A low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony.

Generic synonyms: Wall

2. Noun. Fortification consisting of a low wall.
Exact synonyms: Breastwork
Generic synonyms: Fortification, Munition
Specialized synonyms: Machicolation

Definition of Parapet

1. n. A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

Definition of Parapet

1. a protective wall [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parapet

paraomphalic
paraoperative
paraoral
paraovarian
paraoxon
parapancreatic
paraparesis
paraparesis
paraparetic
parapectin
parapedesis
parapeptone
paraperitoneal
paraperitoneal hernia
parapestis
parapet (current term)
parapetalous
parapeted
parapets
paraph
paraph
paraphagma
parapharyngeal space
paraphasia
paraphasic
paraphed
parapherna
paraphernalia
paraphia
paraphilia

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