Breastwork vs. Parapet

Breastworknoun

A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.

Parapetnoun

A low protective wall.

Breastworknoun

(nautical) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.

Parapetnoun

Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.

Breastworknoun

A parapet.

Parapetnoun

(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

Breastworknoun

(slang) Breast augmentation.

Parapetnoun

A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

Breastworknoun

A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material.

Parapetnoun

A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.

Breastworknoun

A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.

Parapetnoun

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

Breastworknoun

fortification consisting of a low wall

Parapetnoun

fortification consisting of a low wall

Parapet

A parapet is a barrier that is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast').