Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun parapet

2 senses of parapet

Sense 1
parapet -- (a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony)
       => wall -- (an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures")

Sense 2
parapet, breastwork -- (fortification consisting of a low wall)
       => fortification, munition -- (defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it)