parados

[ par-uh-dos ]

noun

, Fortification.

1. a bank of earth built behind a trench or military emplacement to protect soldiers from a surprise attack from the rear.

parados

/ ˈpærəˌdɒs /

noun

1. a bank behind a trench or other fortification, giving protection from being fired on from the rear

Word History and Origins

Origin of parados¹

From French, dating back to 1825–35; para- ², reredos

Word History and Origins

Origin of parados¹

C19: from French, from para- ² + dos back, from Latin dorsum; compare parasol , parapet

Example Sentences

Glück was also the middle of three sisters, one of whom died before was she born, a tragedy she seemed to refer to in her poem “Parados.”

From Seattle Times

“No podría haber hecho esto en México”, me dijo mientras estábamos parados frente a su última compra, una casa de estilo Spanish Revival de 1925 en Santa Ana, justo al lado de otra casa que también le pertenece.

From Los Angeles Times

“Evidentemente, estoy entusiasmado con la nueva oportunidad y me alegro de que todo haya resultado como lo ha hecho. Creo que ambos equipos han salido bien parados de este asunto, y podemos seguir adelante”.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Fernández, whose work often responds to the natural world, will create an interactive installation called “Paradise Parados” for the outdoor terrace above the Rudin Family Gallery at BAM Strong, a new space that connects to the BAM Harvey Theater and is slated to open in October.

From New York Times

Se refería a los empleados de limpieza que no hablan inglés, “parados como ciervos frente a faros” cuando un huésped hablaba con ellos.

From Seattle Times