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parapets

  • plural
    of parapet.
    parapet

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As well as the surfaces, the existing edge parapets and central reservation barriers are in poor condition and not compliant with current standards.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025

I’m mesmerized by a relatively new entrant into this genre: The sight of rooftop pools sloshing over their parapets, raining water onto the streets below.

From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2025

A street musician played to lunchtime crowds, and during the holidays, lights festooned the parapets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024

The security protocol signed Tuesday, however, specified that there will be a gap between the spectators and the upper parapets, wide enough for security and rescue services to pass.

From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023

Finally the staircase opened onto the roof, which was heavily slanted, an inverted V enclosed by stone parapets.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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