扶ふ壁へき

noun

parapet

Architectural term for a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge. Cross-referenced with パラペット.

See also: パラペット

• 城じょう壁へきの上うえには扶ふ壁へきが巡めぐらされていた。

  A parapet ran along the top of the castle wall.

noun

buttress

Architectural term for a projecting support built against a wall. Cross-referenced with 控え壁.

See also: 控え壁

• ゴシック建けん築ちくでは扶ふ壁へきが構こう造ぞう上じょう重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたす。

  In Gothic architecture, buttresses play a structurally important role.