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parapet

par.a.pet \'par-*-p*t, -.pet\ \-.pet-*d\ n [It parapetto, fr. parare to 
   shield (fr. L, to prepare) + petto)X chest, fr. L pectus - more at PARE, 
   PECTORAL 1: a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect 
   soldiers :  BREASTWORK 2: a low wall or railing to protect the edge of a 
   platform, roof, or bridge  - par.a.pet.ed aj