noun
banquette
Banquette (noun) means a narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
noun
1
A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
2
A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
3
An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
4
A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
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What is the meaning of banquette?
"banquette" (noun) means a narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
What are the different meanings of banquette?
"banquette" has 3 main meanings: 1. A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers; 2. A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers; 3. An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.