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bulwark

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Main Entry:
1bul·wark 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1bulwark
Pronunciation:
\ˈbl-(ˌ)wərk, -ˌwrk; ˈbəl-(ˌ)wərk; sense 3 also ˈbə-ˌläk\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from bolle tree trunk + werc work
Date:
15th century
1 a: a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart b: breakwater, seawall2: a strong support or protection3: the side of a ship above the upper deck —usually used in plural


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