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rintavarustus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breastwork noun A low wall built as a defense, about chest height.
  • parapet noun A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
  • rack noun A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.

Senses

rintavarustus is used for these senses in English:

  • breastwork A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
  • parapet (military) A fortification consisting of a wall.
  • rack (slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

breastwork — full definition

  1. noun A low wall built as a defense, about chest height.
  2. noun (nautical) A rail running along a ship's quarterdeck and forecastle.
  3. noun Surgery to enlarge or reshape the breasts.

parapet — full definition

  1. noun A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
  2. noun A defensive wall in a fortification, used for cover in combat.
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