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noun
A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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noun
A sidewalk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Louisiana, Texas
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noun
an upholstered bench
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bench
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bheg-der. Proto-Germanic *bankiz Proto-West Germanic *banki Lombardic bankbor. Italian banca Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Italian -etta Italian banchettabor. French banquettebor. English banquette Borrowed from French banquette, the diminutive form of banc; by surface analysis, bank + -ette.
