noun
banquette
Banquette (noun) means a raised strip behind a fort's wall where soldiers stood to fire at attackers.
noun
1
A raised strip behind a fort's wall where soldiers stood to fire at attackers.
2
A ledge built into a wall for sitting or standing on, especially one inside a trench that soldiers fire from.
3
A padded bench seat, for example set against the wall of a restaurant or bar.
4
A seat fixed on top of a coach or other public vehicle.
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What is the meaning of banquette?
"banquette" (noun) means a raised strip behind a fort's wall where soldiers stood to fire at attackers.
What are the different meanings of banquette?
"banquette" has 3 main meanings: 1. A raised strip behind a fort's wall where soldiers stood to fire at attackers; 2. A ledge built into a wall for sitting or standing on, especially one inside a trench that soldiers fire from; 3. A padded bench seat, for example set against the wall of a restaurant or bar.
