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parapet
noun as in bulwark
Example Sentences
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.
Now, she says she is ready to "stick her head above the parapet".
Mr Goldenberg added that there will be others "who share our views, but don't, for their own personal reasons - perfectly fairly - want to put their head above the parapet".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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