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- [par-uh-pit, -pet]
- /ˈpær ə pɪt, -ˌpɛt/
- /ˈpær.ə.pet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-pit, -pet]
- /ˈpær ə pɪt, -ˌpɛt/
Definitions of parapet word
- noun parapet Fortification. a defensive wall or elevation, as of earth or stone, in a fortification. an elevation raised above the main wall or rampart of a permanent fortification. 1
- noun parapet any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like. 1
- noun parapet low wall along a roof 1
- countable noun parapet A parapet is a low wall along the edge of something high such as a bridge or roof. 0
- noun parapet a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc 0
- noun parapet a rampart, mound of sandbags, bank, etc, in front of a trench, giving protection from fire from the front 0
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Origin of parapet
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Italian parapetto, equivalent to para- para-2 + petto chest, breast < Latin pectus
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Parts of speech for Parapet
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preposition
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parapet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
parapet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parapet
noun parapet
- bastille — a fortress in Paris, built in the 14th century: a prison until its destruction in 1789, at the beginning of the French Revolution
- bastion — If a system or organization is described as a bastion of a particular way of life, it is seen as being important and effective in defending that way of life. Bastion can be used both when you think that this way of life should be ended and when you think it should be defended.
- battlement — a parapet or wall with indentations or embrasures, originally for shooting through
- blockhouse — (formerly) a wooden fortification with ports or loopholes for defensive fire, observation, etc
- breastwork — a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high
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