parapeto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- breastwork noun A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
- parapet noun A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
- sill noun The horizontal ledge at the base of a window or door frame.
Senses
parapeto 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.
- sill (architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.
breastwork — full definition
- noun A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
- noun A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
- noun Breast augmentation.
parapet — full definition
- noun A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
- noun A defensive wall in a fortification, used for cover in combat.