1. A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, balcony, or fortification
The soldiers stood behind the parapets of the fortress.
Os soldados ficaram de pé atrás dos parapeitos da fortaleza.
2. A wall or railing that prevents people from falling off a height
The bridge's parapets provided safety for pedestrians.
Os parapeitos da ponte proporcionavam segurança aos pedestres.