banquette

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noun

Plural noun:

banquettes

1.
(military) 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 (military) 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.
(dated)A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.
5.
(Louisiana, Texas)A sidewalk.

Borrowed from French banquette, the diminutive form of banc; bank.