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Definition of parapet
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of parapet is as below...
Parapet
(n.) A wall,
rampart,
or
elevation
of
earth,
for
covering
soldiers
from an
enemy's
fire; a
breastwork.
See
Illust.
of
Casemate..
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Esplanade
::
Esplanade
(n.) The
glacis
of the
counterscarp,
or the slope of the
parapet
of the
covered
way
toward
the
country..
Filleting
::
Filleting
(n.) The
protecting
of a
joint,
as
between
roof and
parapet
wall, with
mortar,
or
cement,
where
flashing
is
employed
in
better
work..
Brisure
::
Brisure
(n.) Any part of a
rampart
or
parapet
which
deviates
from the
general
direction.
Chandelier
::
Chandelier
(n.) A
movable
parapet,
serving
to
support
fascines
to cover
pioneers..
Balustrade
::
Balustrade
(n.) A row of
balusters
topped
by a rail,
serving
as an open
parapet,
as along the edge of a
balcony,
terrace,
bridge,
staircase,
or the eaves of a
building..
Curtain
::
Curtain
(n.) That part of the
rampart
and
parapet
which is
between
two
bastions
or two
gates.
See
Illustrations
of
Ravelin
and
Bastion.
Machicolation
::
Machicolation
(n.) An
opening
between
the
corbels
which
support
a
projecting
parapet,
or in the floor of a
gallery
or the roof of a
portal,
shooting
or
dropping
missiles
upen
assailants
attacking
the base of the
walls.
Also, the
construction
of such
defenses,
in
general,
when of this
character.
See
Illusts.
of
Battlement
and
Castle..
Earthbag
::
Earthbag
(n.) A bag
filled
with
earth,
used
commonly
to raise or
repair
a
parapet..
Merlon
::
Merlon
(n.) One of the solid parts of a
battlemented
parapet;
a
battlement.
See
Illust.
of
Battlement.
Contravallation
::
Contravallation
(n.) A
trench
guarded
with a
parapet,
constructed
by
besiegers,
to
secure
themselves
and check
sallies
of the
besieged..
Intrenchment
::
Intrenchment
(n.) Any
defensive
work
consisting
of at least a
trench
or ditch and a
parapet
made from the earth
thrown
up in
making
such a
ditch.
Baluster
::
Baluster
(n.) A small
column
or
pilaster,
used as a
support
to the rail of an open
parapet,
to guard the side of a
staircase,
or the front of a
gallery.
See
Balustrade..
Embrasure
::
Embrasure
(n.) An
aperture
with slant sides in a wall or
parapet,
through
which
cannon
are
pointed
and
discharged;
a
crenelle.
See
Illust.
of
Casemate..
Genouillere
::
Genouillere
(n.) That part of a
parapet
which lies
between
the gun
platform
and the
bottom
of an
embrasure.
Gazon
::
Gazon (n.) One of the
pieces
of sod used to line or cover
parapets
and the faces of
earthworks.
Intrench
::
Intrench
(v. t.) To
surround
with a
trench
or with
intrenchments,
as in
fortification;
to
fortify
with a ditch and
parapet;
as, the army
intrenched
their camp, or
intrenched
itself..
Parapet
::
Parapet
(n.) A wall,
rampart,
or
elevation
of
earth,
for
covering
soldiers
from an
enemy's
fire; a
breastwork.
See
Illust.
of
Casemate..
Flank
::
Flank (n.) That part of a
bastion
which
reaches
from the
curtain
to the face, and
defends
the
curtain,
the flank and face of the
opposite
bastion;
any part of a work
defending
another
by a fire along the
outside
of its
parapet..
Parapet
::
Parapet
(n.) A low wall,
especially
one
serving
to
protect
the edge of a
platform,
roof,
bridge,
or the
like..
Breastrail
::
Breastrail
(n.) The upper rail of any
parapet
of
ordinary
height,
as of a
balcony;
the
railing
of a
quarter-deck,
etc..
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