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

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  1. n. A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.
  2. n. A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
  3. n. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
  4. n. fortification consisting of a low wall
  5. 1. (Arch.) A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like. 2. (Fort.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.
  6. A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of aplatform, roof, bridge, or the like.
  7. n:100 n. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony n. fortification consisting of a low wall