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banquette

/baŋˈkɛt/ /bæŋˈkɛt/

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noun

Banqueta

A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.

Examples :

"From the banquette atop the castle wall, the archers could safely fire arrows down upon the approaching enemy. "

Desde la banqueta en la cima de la muralla del castillo, los arqueros podían disparar flechas de forma segura contra el enemigo que se acercaba.

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noun

Banqueta, banco

A bench built into a wall, especially one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment of the trench warfare, the soldiers sat on the banquette to rest between battles and aim their rifles over the top of the trench. "

Durante la recreación histórica de la guerra de trincheras, los soldados se sentaban en la banqueta para descansar entre batallas y apuntar sus rifles por encima de la trinchera.

architecture military building

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noun

Banqueta, banco corrido

An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.

Examples :

"The restaurant had comfortable banquettes along the back wall, perfect for families. "

El restaurante tenía banquetas cómodas a lo largo de la pared trasera, perfectas para familias.

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noun

Banqueta

A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.

Examples :

"The travelers scrambled for seats, with the last ones claiming the exposed banquette on top of the dusty stagecoach. "

Los viajeros se apresuraron a buscar asientos, y los últimos reclamaron la banqueta expuesta en la parte superior de la polvorienta diligencia.

vehicle architecture

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noun

Acera

Examples :

"The children waited on the banquette for the school bus. "

Los niños esperaron en la acera el autobús escolar.

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