Parapet (redirected from parapets)

parapet

a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc.

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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.

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parapet

1. 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.

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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.