Çeperini

Çeperini is a Turkish term used to refer to the parapet or bulwark of a fortification. Derived from çeper, which denotes a defensive wall or barrier, çeperini designates the parapet itself in architectural and historical Turkish texts. It is most often encountered in descriptions of castles, city walls, and ramparts, where the parapet forms the protective edge above the main wall and provides a platform from which defenders could observe or fire upon attackers. In medieval fortifications, parapets were commonly designed with features such as merlons and crenels, and çeperini is the term used to specify this element within such walls.

Usage of çeperini is specialized; it appears in archaeology reports, architectural histories, and military descriptions rather than in everyday language. In descriptive passages, the parapet is discussed in terms of its structure and function, though speakers may refer more generally to çeper or duvar (wall) in casual speech.

Etymology: the word derives from Turkish çeper, with standard grammatical suffixes applied to form contexts in which the parapet is the object or a focal element of discussion. The term is part of a broader Turkish fortification vocabulary, alongside sur (city wall), kale (castle), and burç (turret).