Parapet

//ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt//

Word Type

Noun

The word "parapet" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

keep one's head below the parapet parapeted parapetless parapetlike parapetted put one's head above the parapet

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

fortification munition wall

Type Of (IsA)

fortification wall

Related Terms

fortification perimeter wall

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