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