banquette
A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used…A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
Meaning
5 sensesA narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
an upholstered bench
(dated)A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
(Louisiana, Texas)A sidewalk.
Origin
Borrowed from French banquette, the diminutive form of banc; by surface analysis, bank + -Borrowed from French banquette, the diminutive form of banc; by surface analysis, bank + -ette.
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