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
- 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.
- noun Any high wall for defense.
- noun The towering roof of heaven.
fiddle — full definition
- noun A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
- verb To fidget or tinker with something aimlessly.
- verb To manipulate records or figures dishonestly.