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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024par•a•pet /ˈpærəpɪt, -ˌpɛt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a wall or elevation in a fort, esp. one at the outer edge of a rampart.
- Architectureany low protective wall at the edge of a balcony, roof, etc.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024par•a•pet (par′ə pit, -pet′),USA pronunciation n. - [Fort.]
- a defensive wall or elevation, as of earth or stone, in a fortification. See diag. under bastion.
- an elevation raised above the main wall or rampart of a permanent fortification.
- Architectureany low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like.
- Latin pectus
- Italian parapetto, equivalent. to para- para-2 + petto chest, breast
- 1575–85
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