parapets
- plural of parapet.
Example Sentences
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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
Lorraine Ali, however, climbs the parapets to declare, “I’d like to use this entire space to sing the praises of Matt Smith, who plays the amoral Prince Daemon” in “House of the Dragon.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2023
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
The parapets were a bit too high and Arya a bit too short; she had to wedge her toes into the holes between the stones to see over.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
