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Definition of: parapet
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(par′ə·pit, -pet) noun
1. A low wall about the edge of a roof, terrace, bridge, fortification, etc.
2. A breastwork. See synonyms under BARRIER. [<F <Ital. parapetto <para- PARA-2 + petto breast <L pectus breast]
—par′a·pet·ed adjective
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