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parapeted

/ˈpærəˌpiːtɪd/

/ˈpɛrəˌpiːtɪd/

Translations

parapetedadjective

/ˈpærəˌpiːtɪd/

/ˈpɛrəˌpiːtɪd/

parapetéArchitecture : muni d’un parapet ou de parapets.

The parapeted roof protected the soldiers from enemy fire.

Le toit parapeté protégeait les soldats des tirs ennemis.

Synonyms

parapetverb

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Past Simple

parapeted

Past Simple

parapeted

Past Participle

parapeting

Gerund

/ˈpærəpɪt/

/ˈpærəˌpɛt/

Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to supply or protect with a parapet’.

parapeterTerme rare, surtout en architecture.

The engineers parapeted the bridge to improve pedestrian safety.

Les ingénieurs ont parapeté le pont pour améliorer la sécurité des piétons.

parapetedadjective

Having a protective wall or barrier, typically on the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

The castle was parapeted, providing a secure vantage point for the guards.

parapetverb

To provide or shield with a parapet.

The engineers parapeted the bridge to improve pedestrian safety.