Definitions for PARAPET
ˈpær ə pɪt, -ˌpɛtpara·pet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parapetnoun

   a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

2. parapet, breastworknoun

   fortification consisting of a low wall

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parapetnoun

   A low retaining wall.

2. parapetnoun

   Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.

3. parapetnoun

   A fortification consisting of a wall.

4. Etymology: From parapet.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parapetnoun

   A wall breast high.

   Etymology: parapet, Fr. parapetto, Italian.

   There was a wall or parapet of teeth set in our mouth to restrain the petulancy of our words. Ben Jonson.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parapet

   A parapet is a barrier that is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast'). Where extending above a roof, a parapet may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the edge line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall or party wall. Parapets were originally used to defend buildings from military attack, but today they are primarily used as guard rails, to conceal rooftop equipment, reduce wind loads on the roof, and to prevent the spread of fires. In the Bible the Hebrews are obligated to build a parapet on the roof of their houses to prevent people falling (Deuteronomy 22:8).

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parapet

   A parapet is a low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or other elevated structure. It is designed to prevent falls or provide a cover against attacks or hazards.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Parapetnoun

   a low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like

2. Parapetnoun

   a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate

3. Etymology: [F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to ward off, guard (L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the breast, L. pectus. See Parry, and Pectoral.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parapet

   A parapet is a barrier which is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, or other structure. Where extending above a roof, it may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall or party wall. Parapets were originally used to defend buildings from military attack, but today they are primarily used as guard rails and to prevent the spread of fires.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parapet

   par′a-pet, n. a rampart breast-high, to protect soldiers on a wall from the fire of an enemy: a breast-high wall on a bridge, house-roof, a platform, &c., to prevent persons from falling over.—adj. Par′apeted, having a parapet. [Fr.,—It. parapetto—It. parare, to adorn—L. parāre, to prepare, It. petto—L. pectus, the breast.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parapet

   A breast-high defence against missiles; its top is usually sloped away to the front, that the defenders may conveniently fire over it; and it is preferred of earth, of a thickness proportionate to the kind of fire it is intended to resist; its height also is often much increased.

Matched Categories

1. • Fortification
   • Wall

How to pronounce PARAPET?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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How to say PARAPET in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PARAPET in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PARAPET in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of PARAPET in a Sentence

1. Richard Bruce Winders:

   Then you would have to remove the parapet.

2. Nigel Kushner:

   There can be no meaningful improvement in investment into the Iranian economy until some robust banks agree to raise their head above the parapet and finance it, i believe they will, but it will take time... I believe it will happen over the next six months and then there will be a domino effect.

3. Sergio Levinsky:

   I think we'll see fewer leaders at the tournament than before because nobody wants to raise their head above the parapet.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PARAPET
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Parapet
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PARAPET
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parapet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PARAPET
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=PARAPET
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PARAPET
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=PARAPET