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banquette

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  • IPA /baŋˈkɛt/

Noun

banquette noun

  1. A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
  2. A bench built into a wall, especially one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
  3. An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
  4. A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.

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