banquette

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.
2. isim A bench built into a wall, especially (military) one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.
3. isim An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.

   “Stoned, she would traipse in, overtly sexual in last night's dress, and throw herself exhausted across the banquette.”

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

   “My brother-in-law […] took refuge in the banquette.”

5. isim A sidewalk.

   “The boys were dragging along the banquette a small “express wagon,” which they had filled with blocks and sticks.”