資料來源 : pyDict
欄杆,扶手,胸牆
資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Parapet \Par"a*pet\, n. [F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to
ward off, guard (L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the
breast, L. pectus. See {Parry}, and {Pectoral}.]
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}.
資料來源 : WordNet®
parapet
n 1: a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
2: fortification consisting of a low wall [syn: {breastwork}]