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parapet

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of parapet

a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge

The invaders fired arrows over the castle's parapet.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of parapet

battlement, breastwork, bulwark, earthwork, embattlement, rampart

bastion, castle, citadel, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold

blockhouse, garrison house

alcazar, casbah (also kasbah)

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