Parapet

Pronunciation: /ˈpærəˌpɛt/

Definitions of parapet

noun a low protective wall or railing along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a tall parapet to protect against enemy attacks.

A2 The soldiers stood behind the parapet, ready to defend the fortress.

B1 From the parapet, you could see the entire city spread out below.

B2 The architect designed the building with a decorative parapet along the roofline.

C1 The photographer captured a stunning sunset behind the ancient parapet of the castle.

C2 The historian studied the intricate carvings on the medieval parapet, revealing clues about the past.

Examples of parapet in a Sentence

formal The soldiers stood behind the parapet, ready to defend the castle.

informal I leaned against the parapet to get a better view of the city.

slang Let's hang out by the parapet and watch the sunset.

figurative She built an emotional parapet to protect herself from getting hurt again.

Grammatical Forms of parapet

• plural: parapets
• comparative: more parapet
• superlative: most parapet
• present tense: parapet
• future tense: will parapet
• perfect tense: has parapeted
• continuous tense: is parapeting
• singular: parapet
• positive degree: parapet
• infinitive: to parapet
• gerund: parapeting
• participle: parapeted

Origin and Evolution of parapet

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parapet' originated from the Italian word 'parapetto', which comes from the Latin words 'parare' (to guard or defend) and 'pectus' (chest).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a low protective wall or railing along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge, the meaning of 'parapet' has evolved to include any low protective barrier or wall, often found on fortifications or buildings.