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1bul·wark

noun \ˈbu̇l-(ˌ)wərk, -ˌwȯrk; ˈbəl-(ˌ)wərk; sense 3 also ˈbə-ˌläk\

Definition of BULWARK

1
a : a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
b : breakwater, seawall
2
: a strong support or protection
3
: the side of a ship above the upper deck —usually used in plural
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Examples of BULWARK

  1. democratic principles that stand as a bulwark against tyranny

Origin of BULWARK

Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from bolle tree trunk + werc work
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

Rhymes with BULWARK

New York, North York, pitchfork, salt pork, uncork, wood stork

2bulwark

transitive verb

Definition of BULWARK

: to fortify or safeguard with a bulwark

Examples of BULWARK

  1. <vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country agai nst a terrorist attack>

First Known Use of BULWARK

15th century

Related to BULWARK

Synonyms
defend, cover, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward
Antonyms
assail, assault, attack

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

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