as in ramparts
a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge
The invaders fired arrows over the castle's parapet.
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Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Dubrovnik’s ancient ramparts guard marble lanes that shimmer under Adriatic light—echoing with church bells and café laughter.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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During the Civil War, fortifications at Camp Reynolds on the island’s southwest side were constructed to protect San Francisco against Confederate attack.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Parapets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parapets. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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