parapets

plural of parapet

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Recent Examples of parapets Roan performs on a set that looks like a massive Gothic castle with a drawbridge, parapets and a throne. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.
    Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Dubrovnik’s ancient ramparts guard marble lanes that shimmer under Adriatic light—echoing with church bells and café laughter.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Parapets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parapets. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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