Parapet vs. Railing

Parapetnoun

A low protective wall.

Parapetnoun

Part of a perimeter that extends above the roof.

Parapetnoun

(military) A fortification consisting of a wall.

Parapetnoun

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

Parapetnoun

A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate.

Parapetnoun

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

Parapetnoun

fortification consisting of a low wall

Parapet

A parapet is a barrier that is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast').

Railingnoun

A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

Railingverb

present participle of rail

Railingadjective

Expressing reproach; insulting.

Railingnoun

A barrier made of a rail or of rails, together with vertical supports. The typical railing in the interior of structures or on porches has a horizontal rail near waist height, and multiple vertical supports. Its function is usually to provide a safety barrier at the edge of a verticle drop to prevent falls.

Railingnoun

Rails in general; also, material for making rails.

Railingnoun

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

Railingnoun

material for making rails or rails collectively

Railingnoun

a fence or barrier made of rails