LEARNit Dictionary
parapet
noun
/ˈpærəpɪt/
UK
/ˈpærəpɪt/
US
1
a low wall along the edge of a bridge, a roof, etc. to stop people from falling
جانپناه, دیواره, لبهی محافظ, حصار کوتاه, دیوار کوتاه
2
a wall or barrier placed in order to protect soldiers from being shot
سنگر, جانپناه, لبهبارو, دیوار محافظ
(figurative)
He was not prepared to
put his head above the parapet
and say what he really thought
.