Plural of parapet
regular plural
The plural of parapet is parapets.
Forms of parapet
| Singular | parapet /ˈpæɹəpɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | parapets |
| Countable | countable |
Parapets in a sentence
- Engineers will be closely checking the bridge for damage beyond the obvious smashed parapets.2020 August 26, “Mid-September before line reopens, says Network Rail”, in Rail, page 11
- These churches had such defensive features as thick walls, loopholes, machiolate parapets and towers.1990, Basil Rotoff, Monuments to Faith: Ukrainian Churches in Manitoba, page 29. From the entry machiolate
- They are fitted to the track to contain derailed wheels on the approach to tunnel portals or bridge parapets.2022 March 23, Philip Haigh, “Network News: Driver of ScotRail HST had only seconds to react, says RAIB”, in RAIL, number 953, page 11. From the entry guard rail
- The first stage of the demolition work consisted of removing, by oxy-acetylene cutting, the whole of the plate floor, cross-girders, and lattice parapets.1946 January and February, “Notes and News: Demolition of Rhydyfelin Viaduct”, in Railway Magazine, page 53. From the entry cutting
- It should be noted that the parapets, also monolithing with the decking slab, contribute an important share to the effective resistance of the work.1927, Ferro-concrete: The Monthly Review of Reinforced Concrete, volume 19, London: London & Norwich Press, →OCLC, page 58. From the entry monolith
Meaning of parapet
- noun A low protective wall.
- noun Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.
- noun A fortification consisting of a wall.
Questions about the plural of parapet
- What is the plural of parapet?
- The plural of parapet is parapets.
- Is parapet countable?
- Parapet is a countable noun.
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