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parapetto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • battlement noun In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
  • fiddle noun A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
  • handrail noun A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
  • parapet noun A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
  • rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.

Senses

parapetto is used for these senses in English:

  • battlement In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
  • fiddle (especially, nautical) Any rail or device that prevents items from sliding off a table, stove, etc. in rough water.
  • parapet (military) A fortification consisting of a wall.
  • rail A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

battlement — full definition

  1. noun In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
  2. noun Any high wall for defense.
  3. noun The towering roof of heaven.

fiddle — full definition

  1. noun A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
  2. verb To fidget or tinker with something aimlessly.
  3. verb To manipulate records or figures dishonestly.

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