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parapet a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc. 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I turned to take the road back, and stopped, struck by the tranquil beauty of the last faint light in the western sky, shining behind the black line formed by the parapet of the bridge. She stopped and leant her elbows against the parapet of the embankment. Once on the roof of the tavern, it has been proved, by experiment, that a man might cut through the trap-door, while lying down on it, and that in such a position, the parapet in front of the house would conceal him from the view of anyone passing in the street. |
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