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parapet
noun as in bulwark
Example Sentences
In an incredible moment of valour, within the chaos and madness, Laidlaw tore off his own gas mask, climbed up on the parapet and started playing the pipes.
But women's football and sport wouldn't be where it is if no-one put their head above the parapet and ripped up the rule book.
As well as the surfaces, the existing edge parapets and central reservation barriers are in poor condition and not compliant with current standards.
After hearing the onboard announcement, Mr Dolphin wrote: "I do not want to jump into the flag debate, but my train is delayed due to 'people being lowered over bridge parapets to attach flags'."
It includes work on the parapets, joints and surfacing.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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