Used in a Sentence

parapet

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for parapet.

Editorial note

All due respect to raganwald's willingness to stick his head above the parapet on sensitive topics like this, though.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A low protective wall.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of parapet gathered in one view.

noun

A low protective wall.

noun

Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.

noun

(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for parapet.

noun

A low protective wall.

noun

Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.

noun

(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

Example sentences

1

All due respect to raganwald's willingness to stick his head above the parapet on sensitive topics like this, though.

2

That doesn't do much to detect a stone from a parapet rolling onto the line though.

3

But the marketing push that goes into selling books through bricks'n'mortar also goes into raising your visibility above the parapet among Amazon's clientelle.

4

There are few of us prepared to stick our heads above the parapet.

5

The only people I know for sure are A&A because they put their heads above the parapet and made a stand.

6

The fact I fear for my family feels like my head is above the parapet.

7

Deviance is tending not to stick its head above the parapet.

8

Leading us right over the parapet into the machine gun fire.

9

Going public is a double edged sword, if someone is willing to stick their head this far above the parapet there must be something going on.

10

I think it is quite possible that the subject of this article simply collapsed and fell over a parapet rather than jump intentionally.

11

No one ever wants to stick it's head above the parapet and risk damaging relations - even when the US does bad stuff like torture in Gitmo.

12

If you’re an employee with a role doing x, putting your head above the parapet and volunteering to do y, it’s a huge risk, for little reward.

Quote examples

1

Naturally both sides got down and our men started swearing at the Germans, when all at once a brave German got on to his parapet and shouted out "We are very sorry about that; we hope no one was hurt.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use parapet in a sentence?

All due respect to raganwald's willingness to stick his head above the parapet on sensitive topics like this, though.

What does parapet mean?

A low protective wall.

What part of speech is parapet?

parapet is commonly used as noun.