Military. A defence of earth or stone to conceal troops from the enemy's observation and fire; spec. (in permanent fortifications) a protection…
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > defence > defensive work(s) > earthwork or rampart > [noun] > parapet (25) parapet1575 Military. A defence of earth or stone to conceal troops from the enemy's observation and fire; spec. (in permanent fortifications) a protection… breast guard1840 (a) a piece of armour or other protective equipment for the chest; (b) a parapet (rare). Subcategories:— types of (4) — parts of or connected with (10) — ground surrounded by (1) — firing platform (7) — difference in height between parapet and ditch (1) |
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