parapet

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle French parapet.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpær.ə.pɪt/, SAMPA: /"p{r.@.pIt/

[edit] Noun

parapet (plural parapets)

1. A low retaining wall.
2. A fortification consisting of a wall.

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Italian parapetto, from parare, to shield + petto, chest.

[edit] Noun

parapet (plural parapets)

1. parapet