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parapet

pa·ra·pet

UK/ˈpæɹəpɪt/ US/ˈpæɹəˌpɛt/ rare

noun

1.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

2.

fortification consisting of a low wall

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Origin

From Middle French parapet, from Italian parapetto.

Phrases

  • keep one's head below the parapet
  • put one's head above the parapet

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