Associations to the word «Parapet»
Noun
- Cornice
- Buttress
- Pinnacle
- Frieze
- Coping
- Gable
- Bastion
- Facade
- Trench
- Redoubt
- Roof
- Urn
- Masonry
- Storey
- Rampart
- Turret
- Verandah
- Stucco
- Ditch
- Railing
- Gutter
- Sentry
- Balcony
- Moat
- Spire
- Terrace
- Tower
- Nave
- Detailing
- Arch
- Portico
- Porch
- Chancel
- Quay
- Walkway
- Pedestal
- Crumbling
- Musket
- Aisle
- Rubble
- Sash
- Sandstone
- Causeway
- Chimney
- Recess
- Earthwork
- Slate
- Tops
- Fortification
- Precipice
- Wall
- Rifleman
- Pier
- Lettering
- Tile
- Transept
- Bayonet
- Viaduct
- Limestone
- Top
- Pounder
- Garret
- Below
Adjective
Wiktionary
PARAPET, noun. A low retaining wall.
PARAPET, noun. Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
PARAPET, noun. A fortification consisting of a wall.
Dictionary definition
PARAPET, noun. A low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony.
PARAPET, noun. Fortification consisting of a low wall.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.