parapet
nounmasculine/pɐɾɐpɐjtu/medium
pa·ra·pei·to
Definition
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
He leaned over the parapet to get a better view.
Soldiers took cover behind the parapet.
Common collocations
parapet wallbridge parapetroof parapet
Etymology
Do italiano 'parapetto', de 'parare' (parar, proteger) + 'petto' (peito).