parapet

(eg. ancient, grace, sonnet )

parapet /ˈpɛ rə ˌpɛt/ ?

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As Dave stayed behind to try to rescue Spann, the two Red Cross workers climbed up to the fort's parapet, hoisted themselves over the wall and slid 60 ft.
A fourth lay on the tarmac, behind a low concrete parapet.
Certainly it has been a sorry spot: fortnight ago the 88th person jumped to death over its low parapet.

"We need to demonstrate real leadership," Richards said. "From the top, we have to stick our heads over the parapet and say 'We got that wrong'. We are admitting we got it wrong and we have to accept the responsibility for it going wrong."
on Nov 23, 2007 By: Dave Richards Source: ic Wales
"Unlike Zuma, he dared to stick his head above the parapet and rebuke the ANC Youth League for its menacing statements that it would 'shoot to kill' for the ANC president," noted opposition leader Helen Zille.
on Sep 25, 2008 By: Helen Zille Source: eTaiwan News
"The rules are stacked against," said Worcester. "For a start, there aren't 70 people willing to put their heads above the parapet."
on Jun 24, 2008 By: Robert Worcester Source: Stuff.co.nz