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Brüstung

parapet

noun BRUES-tung Rare

Also means

window breast wall / balustrade

Usage Note

Brüstung is the low wall below a window (Fensterbrüstung) or along the edge of a balcony or bridge (Brüstungsgeländer); building codes prescribe minimum heights for safety.

Examples

"Die Brüstungshöhe der Balkonbrüstung muss mindestens 90 cm betragen."

Natural Translation

The parapet height of the balcony balustrade must be at least 90 cm.

Literal Translation

The parapet-height of the balcony-parapet must at-least 90 cm amount.

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