parapet

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle French parapet.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈpær.ə.pɪt/, SAMPA: /"p{r.@.pIt/

[edit] Noun

Singular
parapet

Plural
parapets

parapet (plural parapets)

  1. A low retaining wall.
  2. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
  3. A fortification consisting of a wall.

[edit] Translations

a low retaining wall
a fortification consisting of a wall

[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Italian parapetto, from parare, to shield + petto, chest.

[edit] Noun

Singular
parapet

Plural
parapets

parapet (plural parapets)

  1. parapet

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[edit] Polish

parapet

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /parapɛt/

[edit] Noun

parapet m.

  1. sill (base of a window)


This Polish entry was created from the translations listed at sill. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see parapet in the Polish Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) December 2009

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