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 par·a·pet /ˈpærəpət, ˌpɛt/
 欄杆,扶手,胸牆

 Par·a·pet n.
 1. Arch. A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.
 2. Fort. A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
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 parapet
      n 1: a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
      2: fortification consisting of a low wall [syn: breastwork]